Backend Software Engineer - Trust and Safety Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
Round 1: Technical Interview, LeetCode hard question.
Round 2: Project/Experience deep dive, LeetCode hard question (only 25 minutes). (Rejected)
The interviewers were very nice, gave hints, and seemed interested in what I had to say. Very smooth and positive experience overall.
Questions
LeetCode Hard Question: Word Ladder (Round 1)
How have you handled changing requirements or approaching deadlines?
What was the most challenging aspect of one of your projects?
LeetCode 282: Expression Add Operators (Hard)
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TikTok Work Experiences
- 2.0Do not come.Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 29, 2025Pros: Good pay and good food.Cons: They only want Chinese speakers and too much work.
- 4.0Talented Team, Tough WlbSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 17, 2025Pros: Great work. Very talented team.Cons: For some groups, poor work-life balance.
- 1.0Not the best place.Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: Good pay, free food. Brand value for career.Cons: Disorganized infrastructure. Evening meetings. Chinese prevalence. Lack of diversity. Work-life balance.
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