Software Engineer (Swe II) Interview Experience - United States
September 2, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The entire interview process went well. However, I found the coding portion extremely challenging and difficult to complete.
Unfortunately, I was unable to finish it.
I hope you can understand and consider passing me despite this difficulty.
Questions
Q: What is machine learning?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the ByteDance Software Engineer (Swe II) role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Engineer (Swe II) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Software Engineer (Swe II) interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Fast Pace
Software Engineer (Swe II) • Current Employee
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
August 18, 2025
Pros: Good pay and nice environment.
Cons: Hard-working and fast-changing.
4.0
Good Company in China
Software Engineer (Swe II) • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
May 30, 2025
Pros: Good culture and valuing.
Free food.
Cons: No work life balance.
Competitive environment
3.0
Not too bad. The pay is good
Software Engineer (Swe II) • Former Employee
October 14, 2021
Pros: Higher TC, fun products, fast-moving path.
Cons: Stress, office politics, bad work-life balance
- 4.0Good Pay, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer (Swe II) • Current EmployeeShenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaAugust 18, 2025Pros: Good pay and nice environment.Cons: Hard-working and fast-changing.
- 4.0Good Company in ChinaSoftware Engineer (Swe II) • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaMay 30, 2025Pros: Good culture and valuing. Free food.Cons: No work life balance. Competitive environment
- 3.0Not too bad. The pay is goodSoftware Engineer (Swe II) • Former EmployeeOctober 14, 2021Pros: Higher TC, fun products, fast-moving path.Cons: Stress, office politics, bad work-life balance
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