Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - Australia
Process
I had an initial phone call interview with HR.
They told me there were 4 stages: 3 technical and 1 behavioral. I didn't progress past the second round.
They asked me about computer science fundamentals and went through LeetCode questions (2 easy).
Questions
What is multithreading and how do you prevent deadlock?
Longest common prefix in an array of strings (leetcode).
What are the basic types in Java?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Software Development Engineer role in Australia.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer interview process in Australia.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Benefits, Late NightsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2021Pros: Good benefits, such as network reimbursement.Cons: Work time will be late, and most of the meetings happen at night.
- 4.0A company worth joiningBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeAustralind, Western Australia, AustraliaOctober 17, 2023Pros: A promising company with a lot of talented people.Cons: I haven't found any yet.
- 2.0I do not recommendQuality Assurance Analyst • Former EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandFebruary 13, 2025Pros: Food allowance, hybrid WFH (2 days home, 3 days office), health insurance, generous maternity and paternity leave, up to 30 days a year to work abroad.Cons: Toxic managers who aren't qualified – they do one day in the office and the rest at home or even abroad, and nothing happens. They can do whatever they want.
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