Process
Self-intro, asked about resume, asked a bunch of theory questions (difference between process and thread), had live coding as well.
The interviewer asked about space and time complexity of code and how to optimise. The interviewer also asked about the modules I had taken and what I learnt in them.
Questions
What you did in your previous internship? Any challenges, how did you overcome them?
Difference between process and thread
Difference between real-time OS and laptop OS
What are the different HTTP status codes?
What is your programming background (what languages)
Different modules and what you learnt
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tencent Backend Engineer role in Singapore.
Success Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Backend Engineer roles in Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tencent's Backend Engineer interview process in Singapore.
Tencent Work Experiences
- 4.0Fair environement, but not good for work-life balanceBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaJune 27, 2024Pros: Colleagues are friendly, good benefits such as healthcare and leavesCons: Long working times, not provide a true schedule on work time
- 5.0good companyBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeGuangzhou, ChinaMarch 6, 2025Pros: It's a technologically proficient company.Cons: The work pressure is significantly high.
- 3.02 years in TencentBackend Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaFebruary 24, 2018Pros: There is comparatively competitive payment in China, after all it is one of BAT, which are the three largest Internet companies in China.Cons: Bad management drives me out. I have once worked overtime for a whole month, everyday from 10 am to 10pm. As I have learned, this is not something rare.
