Process
I submit my resume through their website, and they notify me that we need to take an on field test.
I pass the test and then we have an interview.
Questions
Why do you learn a language like C# instead of C++, since C# makes you replaceable easily?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 71 interview experiences for the Tencent Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Tencent's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive54%
Neutral41%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Tencent's Software Engineer interview process.
Tencent Work Experiences
3.0
Tencent
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shenzhen, China
November 21, 2025
Pros: Many employees and many projects may gain valuable experience.
Cons: I am working a lot of overtime.
5.0
Nice company to work with
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shenzhen, China
February 22, 2022
Pros: Great career opportunity
Great benefits with
- Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Free group fitness classes (but gym room is small)
- Low price, employee-only onsite massage
Cons: The topics are work life balance and working hours.
4.0
no work life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York
January 5, 2022
Pros: Using C++ / C
Linux
Backend
Server mostly
Cons: Hi, this is D.D.
- 3.0TencentSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaNovember 21, 2025Pros: Many employees and many projects may gain valuable experience.Cons: I am working a lot of overtime.
- 5.0Nice company to work withSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShenzhen, ChinaFebruary 22, 2022Pros: Great career opportunity Great benefits with - Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Free group fitness classes (but gym room is small) - Low price, employee-only onsite massageCons: The topics are work life balance and working hours.
- 4.0no work life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New YorkJanuary 5, 2022Pros: Using C++ / C Linux Backend Server mostlyCons: Hi, this is D.D.
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