Process
The interview process consisted of:
- Two phone screens
- One system design interview
- A typical team matching process
Engineers were friendly and supportive throughout the interview. I was surprised there was no on-site interview.
Questions
Q: Design a URL shortener.
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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
5.0
Great Pay, Talented Team, Overwork
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 21, 2021
Pros: Well paid, equal opportunity, talented colleagues.
Cons: Too much overwork, frequent change.
5.0
Good Company, Bad Work-life
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 3, 2022
Pros: A well-paired company. A good environment.
Cons: Bad WLB. Easy to get tired.
5.0
Nice new office at new campus
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 16, 2023
Pros: Friendly staff and responsive teammates. Also, a nice new gym and catering center.
Cons: fast pace if you are not expecting it.
- 5.0Great Pay, Talented Team, OverworkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 21, 2021Pros: Well paid, equal opportunity, talented colleagues.Cons: Too much overwork, frequent change.
- 5.0Good Company, Bad Work-lifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 3, 2022Pros: A well-paired company. A good environment.Cons: Bad WLB. Easy to get tired.
- 5.0Nice new office at new campusSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 16, 2023Pros: Friendly staff and responsive teammates. Also, a nice new gym and catering center.Cons: fast pace if you are not expecting it.
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