Backend Developer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
May 13, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
In the first round of the interview, I was given:
- Two mid-level coding problems and one hard-level coding problem, which primarily tested my algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Two other questions focused on SQL, assessing my ability to write efficient queries and handle data-related tasks.
Questions
To optimize a SQL query.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Backend Developer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral25%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Backend Developer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Talented Team, Manager Dependent
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
April 8, 2025
Pros: Good benefits.
Work with talented people.
Cons: Fast pace, how you perform depends on your manager.
2.0
Burned out everyday.
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
March 23, 2025
Pros: Good benefit and okay pay.
Cons: Late night meeting, too much workload.
4.0
Good Food, Work-life Balance Lacking
Backend Developer • Former Employee
February 17, 2025
Pros: Very nice food and cultural.
Cons: Work-life balance is not that good.
- 4.0Talented Team, Manager DependentBackend Developer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeApril 8, 2025Pros: Good benefits. Work with talented people.Cons: Fast pace, how you perform depends on your manager.
- 2.0Burned out everyday.Backend Developer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 23, 2025Pros: Good benefit and okay pay.Cons: Late night meeting, too much workload.
- 4.0Good Food, Work-life Balance LackingBackend Developer • Former EmployeeFebruary 17, 2025Pros: Very nice food and cultural.Cons: Work-life balance is not that good.
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