Process
A typical technical interview focuses on the time and space complexity of the answer more than the problem-solving aspect.
You get to pick your own programming language, but the interviewer might not be familiar with it.
Questions
Given two sets, find the intersection and check for duplicates.
Solve with O(max(m+n), mlogm, nlogn).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the TikTok Backend Developer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Backend Developer interview process in United States.
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.
4.0
Fast Growth, Some Management Issues
Backend Developer • Current Employee
March 27, 2022
Pros: 1. Fast growth
2. A lot of users
Cons: Fast growth brings some management issues.
4.0
Nice Team, Tired Overwork
Backend Developer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 13, 2020
Pros: Co-workers are nice, and the tech is good.
Cons: Working overtime on the weekend is tiring.
- 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.
- 4.0Fast Growth, Some Management IssuesBackend Developer • Current EmployeeMarch 27, 2022Pros: 1. Fast growth 2. A lot of usersCons: Fast growth brings some management issues.
- 4.0Nice Team, Tired OverworkBackend Developer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 13, 2020Pros: Co-workers are nice, and the tech is good.Cons: Working overtime on the weekend is tiring.
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