Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
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.
Questions
LeetCode question: Word Ladder.
I can't remember which one, but go for the "Hard" tag.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Seattle, Washington.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 2.0Do not come.Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 29, 2025Pros: Good pay and good food.Cons: They only want Chinese speakers and too much work.
- 4.0Tech is okay.Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 16, 2024Pros: The tech stack is okay. The people are friendly.Cons: Too many meetings in the evening.
- 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.
TikTok Interview Questions
