Process
Two interviews were conducted.
In the first interview, I was asked about past intern experience and some follow-up questions about previous projects.
In the second interview, I was asked a bit manipulation problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 37 interview experiences for the TikTok Data Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Data Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral35%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Data Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Good Balance, High Security Concerns
Data Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 23, 2025
Pros: It’s good work-life balance.
Cons: A lot of national security concerns.
1.0
Toxic Lead and Senior Manager
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
March 27, 2024
Pros: Nothing worth noting other than free foods.
Cons: Data BP leaders hand-picked their favorite employees and only gave those individuals opportunities. PIPs are common, with 20% of the team optimized into PIPs every quarter. There's no career growth if you are non-Chinese. Also, the toxic culture here pressures you to work overtime every day.
5.0
Fast Data, Worse Balance
Data Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 20, 2023
Pros: Fast-paced work dealing with large-scale data.
Cons: Work-Life Balance is somewhat worse.
- 5.0Good Balance, High Security ConcernsData Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 23, 2025Pros: It’s good work-life balance.Cons: A lot of national security concerns.
- 1.0Toxic Lead and Senior ManagerData Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMarch 27, 2024Pros: Nothing worth noting other than free foods.Cons: Data BP leaders hand-picked their favorite employees and only gave those individuals opportunities. PIPs are common, with 20% of the team optimized into PIPs every quarter. There's no career growth if you are non-Chinese. Also, the toxic culture here pressures you to work overtime every day.
- 5.0Fast Data, Worse BalanceData Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 20, 2023Pros: Fast-paced work dealing with large-scale data.Cons: Work-Life Balance is somewhat worse.
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