Software Engineer (Fresh Grad) Interview Experience - China
February 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had to write two coding questions and answer technical questions regarding the basics of computer science. The whole process went on for two hours, which I expected to be one hour. The interviewer kept asking about computer networks knowledge and touched on other topics as well.
Questions
Two medium/hard LeetCode questions + CS fundamentals
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Tencent Software Engineer (Fresh Grad) role in China.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Software Engineer (Fresh Grad) roles in China is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Tencent's Software Engineer (Fresh Grad) interview process in China.
Tencent Work Experiences
5.0
a great international company
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Shenzhen, China
February 26, 2025
Pros: It is a good place to explore your career life.
Cons: Sometimes you need to understand Chinese-style worldly wisdom.
4.0
Tencent is a good company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shenzhen, China
October 8, 2025
Pros: Competitive salary, good working environment
Cons: Long working hours lead to nei juan.
4.0
Good place for bad time
Software Developer • Former Employee
Shenzhen, China
April 28, 2025
Pros: Relatively good benefit
Working with great people
Cons: A toxic leader can easily ruin all above.
There is low self satisfaction in such a big company.
- 5.0a great international companyMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaFebruary 26, 2025Pros: It is a good place to explore your career life.Cons: Sometimes you need to understand Chinese-style worldly wisdom.
- 4.0Tencent is a good companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Competitive salary, good working environmentCons: Long working hours lead to nei juan.
- 4.0Good place for bad timeSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaApril 28, 2025Pros: Relatively good benefit Working with great peopleCons: A toxic leader can easily ruin all above. There is low self satisfaction in such a big company.
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