Process
Short intro about the team and myself.
Then, directly move to the LeetCode stage without BQ or resume screening.
The interviewer expected me to use Python or C++ to solve the live code, as they seemed to have forgotten about Java.
Questions
LeetCode course schedule: topological sort.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 24 interview experiences for the TikTok SDE-intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their SDE-intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral46%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's SDE-intern interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
3.0
Good if you master Chinese
SDE-intern • Former Employee
September 3, 2022
Pros: 1. Benefits and compensation are great. WFH office compensation is $1000, even for an intern.
2. Clear on internship feedback. Mentor and manager will keep you noticed on the "Offer Trend".
Cons: 1. Worst work-life balance possible. My mentor has to work even on weekends.
2. Too much legacy code out of maintenance. It's painful to look at the codebase.
5.0
Great Salary, Culture, Experience
SDE-intern • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 21, 2025
Pros: Good salary, good culture, good experience.
Cons: I don't have any to say.
3.0
Friendly Vibe, Great Coworkers
SDE-intern • Former Employee
May 2, 2025
Pros: The vibe is good, and the employees are all friendly.
Cons: The vibe is good and not concerning.
- 3.0Good if you master ChineseSDE-intern • Former EmployeeSeptember 3, 2022Pros: 1. Benefits and compensation are great. WFH office compensation is $1000, even for an intern. 2. Clear on internship feedback. Mentor and manager will keep you noticed on the "Offer Trend".Cons: 1. Worst work-life balance possible. My mentor has to work even on weekends. 2. Too much legacy code out of maintenance. It's painful to look at the codebase.
- 5.0Great Salary, Culture, ExperienceSDE-intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 21, 2025Pros: Good salary, good culture, good experience.Cons: I don't have any to say.
- 3.0Friendly Vibe, Great CoworkersSDE-intern • Former EmployeeMay 2, 2025Pros: The vibe is good, and the employees are all friendly.Cons: The vibe is good and not concerning.
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