Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
March 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a standard coding test followed by an interview.
The coding test consisted of:
- 5 multiple-choice questions
- 2 coding exercises
The test was roughly 2 hours, with a window of a week to take it.
Questions
Tell me about your background.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the ByteDance Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral25%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
4.0
It is getting less competitive
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 29, 2023
Pros: Good benefit, at least in mainland China.
Cons: The environment is a little toxic. There is no work-life balance. New employees are unfriendly.
4.0
Great Pay, Long Hours
Software Developer • Former Employee
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
December 19, 2021
Pros: Good working environment, three meals and snacks provided, and high pay.
Cons: High pressure, fast pace, long working hours.
3.0
Good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore
January 2, 2026
Pros: It was a good experience overall, but it really depends on your manager.
Cons: Chinese is a must-have if you want a good career progression.
- 4.0It is getting less competitiveSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 29, 2023Pros: Good benefit, at least in mainland China.Cons: The environment is a little toxic. There is no work-life balance. New employees are unfriendly.
- 4.0Great Pay, Long HoursSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeEdinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomDecember 19, 2021Pros: Good working environment, three meals and snacks provided, and high pay.Cons: High pressure, fast pace, long working hours.
- 3.0GoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingaporeJanuary 2, 2026Pros: It was a good experience overall, but it really depends on your manager.Cons: Chinese is a must-have if you want a good career progression.
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