Software Development Engineer Intern Interview Experience - China
Process
1 HR interview and 2 Technique interview. Ask some questions about STL, C++, OS, Network and Algorithm. The hardest puzzle is an optimal stopping problem. There are some diamonds outside the door of every floor, you go through from bottom to top, can see the amount of diamonds of every floor, but can only pick once, how to maximize the expectation of diamonds you'll get.
Questions
The optimal stopping problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tencent Software Development Engineer Intern role in China.
Success Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Software Development Engineer Intern roles in China is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Tencent's Software Development Engineer Intern interview process in China.
Tencent Work Experiences
- 4.0greatSoftware Development Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeJanuary 30, 2019Pros: There are up-to-date tech and lots of talentsCons: I sometimes feel kind of tired.
- 2.0Work-Life Balance Can SufferSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaJuly 29, 2025Pros: Large-scale impact The products you work on reach hundreds of millions of users. It’s very rewarding to see your work making a real impact at scale.Cons: Depending on the team, overtime is common — especially in gaming, platform infra, or during product launch cycles. “996” culture isn’t official, but still exists in some departments.
- 5.0NoneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaMarch 14, 2022Pros: High salary and large companyCons: Overwork, being busy, and having a lot to learn.
