Process
leetcode problems and system design questions, including linked lists, arrays, and data structures. There will also be some basic system design questions and behavioral questions (BQ). You will have 5 minutes to ask the interviewer questions.
Questions
They asked about the previous company's project.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 80 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral39%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having good feelings for ByteDance's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
Great company to work at in the beginning of your career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bedok New Town, Singapore
November 7, 2020
Pros: 1. Relatively high pay compared to most local companies.
2. Headstart in career.
Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
4.0
Great place as my first job
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
July 21, 2025
Pros: Top payment in China, friendly colleagues.
Cons: Poor work-life balance, need to 996.
5.0
Great Food, Late Nights
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
March 25, 2021
Pros: The kitchen is very good, offering Chinese food.
Cons: Work very late at night
- 4.0Great company to work at in the beginning of your careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBedok New Town, SingaporeNovember 7, 2020Pros: 1. Relatively high pay compared to most local companies. 2. Headstart in career.Cons: Can't think of any at the moment.
- 4.0Great place as my first jobSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaJuly 21, 2025Pros: Top payment in China, friendly colleagues.Cons: Poor work-life balance, need to 996.
- 5.0Great Food, Late NightsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMarch 25, 2021Pros: The kitchen is very good, offering Chinese food.Cons: Work very late at night
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