Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - China
July 1, 2022
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Fresh grad, two rounds, asked some base-level machine learning question and medium level LeetCode, solve all the questions had a great cheat with future +1; wait for final rounds
Questions
We discussed quick sort and its time and space complexity.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Tencent Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in China.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in China is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral0%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tencent's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in China.
Tencent Work Experiences
4.0
Becoming less attractive
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Shenzhen, China
September 27, 2024
Pros: Good tech
Good people
Kind of good benefits
Cons: Relative low pay in the industry
Less promo opportunities in the future
Increasing working hours
5.0
SDE in Tencent
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Beijing, China
May 7, 2025
Pros: Well paied，good working environment and time
Cons: There are much more working hours than other companies.
3.0
Busy and worth
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
October 7, 2022
Pros: Compensation is well, and there is nothing else.
Cons: It is very busy. And promotion is hard, unless you work overtime every day. Working overtime is a culture here.
- 4.0Becoming less attractiveSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaSeptember 27, 2024Pros: Good tech Good people Kind of good benefitsCons: Relative low pay in the industry Less promo opportunities in the future Increasing working hours
- 5.0SDE in TencentSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBeijing, ChinaMay 7, 2025Pros: Well paied，good working environment and timeCons: There are much more working hours than other companies.
- 3.0Busy and worthSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeOctober 7, 2022Pros: Compensation is well, and there is nothing else.Cons: It is very busy. And promotion is hard, unless you work overtime every day. Working overtime is a culture here.
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