Process
The interviewer asked three LeetCode SQL questions and one Python question. The SQL questions were the same as questions on LeetCode and were not very hard. The Python question required using Python to solve a SQL question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Data Engineer Intern role.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Data Engineer Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral75%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Data Engineer Intern interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Challenging but rewarding
Data Engineer Intern • Current Employee
August 30, 2023
Pros: Friendly coworkers, nice office, and good benefits.
Cons: Sometimes, but okay.
4.0
Good summer internship for big tech
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
October 8, 2025
Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.
Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
3.0
Compensation is good; cultural issues are a concern
Software Engineer • Current Employee
July 9, 2023
Pros: Promoted relatively quickly. Happy with compensation, free food, and good benefits.
Cons: Lots of involvement with the overseas team. Lots of on-call expectations.
- 5.0Challenging but rewardingData Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeAugust 30, 2023Pros: Friendly coworkers, nice office, and good benefits.Cons: Sometimes, but okay.
- 4.0Good summer internship for big techSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
- 3.0Compensation is good; cultural issues are a concernSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 9, 2023Pros: Promoted relatively quickly. Happy with compensation, free food, and good benefits.Cons: Lots of involvement with the overseas team. Lots of on-call expectations.
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