Backend Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
I applied online and received an email from a recruiter about moving forward with the first round.
On the day of the first round, I discussed my previous work and then moved on to the coding round.
They asked me a LeetCode medium problem, which was fairly easy. I was able to code it up optimally with no issues.
I discussed different ways I could solve it, from brute force to the optimal solution.
However, the next day, I received a rejection.
Questions
Sorting and Heap LC medium
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the TikTok Backend Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Backend Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Backend Software Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 2.0Learn Lots, Brutal On-callBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 21, 2025Pros: A lot of work, a lot of ownership. You will definitely learn a lot.Cons: High-paced, brutal on-call. If you don't know Chinese, you have no career progression.
- 5.0Great Office, No ConsBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJune 29, 2025Pros: Nice office with good food.Cons: Not much con so far.
- 3.0Good tech company to work inBackend Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, Singapore, SingaporeJune 22, 2025Pros: - Scale is big, so the problems are more interesting. - Compensation is good.Cons: Lack of WLB. Need to be Chinese speaking.
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