Process
First round:
- 1 medium LeetCode problem about backtracking
- 1 easy LeetCode problem about two pointers
- Some behavioral questions (BQs)
The interviewer was nice and gave hints during the interview.
Second round:
- 1 medium LeetCode problem about linked lists
- Some behavioral questions (BQs)
Questions
Talk about the most challenging work you have done.
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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
4.0
Good, but exhausting.
SDE-intern • Former Employee
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
September 29, 2025
Pros: Strong tech, great benefits, high salary.
Cons: So tired, have to work until 9pm.
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.
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.
- 4.0Good, but exhausting.SDE-intern • Former EmployeeShenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaSeptember 29, 2025Pros: Strong tech, great benefits, high salary.Cons: So tired, have to work until 9pm.
- 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.
- 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.
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