Recruiter reached out, followed by a phone screen with an interviewer from the West Coast. The interview involved a LeetCode-type question, but it was a difficult one. You needed to provide the optimal solution, not just a working one. Notably, the interviewer only stated the question orally, without providing a written description or any test cases.
LeetCode question: Word Ladder.
I can't remember which one, but go for the "Hard" tag.
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Seattle, Washington.
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Seattle, Washington.