Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
I started by introducing myself, then I dove deep into my resume, focusing on many details and the specific technologies I was using. After about 30 minutes, I was given a LeetCode-style coding challenge with follow-up questions. There were a total of two coding questions.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Tell me about your most recent project.
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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
