Process
I applied online. The process took six weeks.
- The first two rounds were good and chill. Each included multiple behavioral questions and two coding questions (one SQL and one algorithm).
- The final round was all about behavioral questions and was difficult to pass.
Questions
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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.
3.0
Poor culture. Expect to struggle if you don't know Mandarin
Data Engineer • Current Employee
August 10, 2024
Pros: - Industry std pay
- Free food
Cons: - Poor work-life balance, with employees having a very individualistic outlook and little emphasis on team cohesion.
- Not ideal for people who don't speak Mandarin, as it's prevalent in documentation, tools, and meetings.
- Late meetings with the CN team.
- Substandard English proficiency is common, even among US team members, often causing misunderstandings.
- Lacks diversity.
5.0
Good for experience
Quality Assurance • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
November 24, 2021
Pros: Experience, a great work environment, and good care for employees.
Cons: None, a good place to work.
- 5.0Challenging but rewardingData Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeAugust 30, 2023Pros: Friendly coworkers, nice office, and good benefits.Cons: Sometimes, but okay.
- 3.0Poor culture. Expect to struggle if you don't know MandarinData Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 10, 2024Pros: - Industry std pay - Free foodCons: - Poor work-life balance, with employees having a very individualistic outlook and little emphasis on team cohesion. - Not ideal for people who don't speak Mandarin, as it's prevalent in documentation, tools, and meetings. - Late meetings with the CN team. - Substandard English proficiency is common, even among US team members, often causing misunderstandings. - Lacks diversity.
- 5.0Good for experienceQuality Assurance • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandNovember 24, 2021Pros: Experience, a great work environment, and good care for employees.Cons: None, a good place to work.
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