Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 13, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Self introduction each other and do a Leetcode problem. Should run in Hackerank, talk about the time and space complexity. At the end, talk about the life and work responsibility in TikTok.
Questions
Leetcode problem 752. Open the Lock.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in San Jose, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Friendly Team, Time Zone Challenges
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 23, 2025
Pros: The people here are friendly, and the food is good.
Cons: You need to get a meeting with the team based in another country.
4.0
Great Pay, Late Night Calls
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 15, 2025
Pros: High compensation; work aboard is encouraged.
Cons: Work overtime and have a video conference at midnight.
4.0
Fast Pace, Bad Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 26, 2024
Pros: Big scope, fast pace, and a good tech stack.
Cons: The work-life balance is bad.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Time Zone ChallengesSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 23, 2025Pros: The people here are friendly, and the food is good.Cons: You need to get a meeting with the team based in another country.
- 4.0Great Pay, Late Night CallsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 15, 2025Pros: High compensation; work aboard is encouraged.Cons: Work overtime and have a video conference at midnight.
- 4.0Fast Pace, Bad BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2024Pros: Big scope, fast pace, and a good tech stack.Cons: The work-life balance is bad.
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