Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
March 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Interviewed with an engineer in China. The discussion mainly focused on project details and tech stacks.
He was professional and provided a neutral opinion of the company, emphasizing that the workload is heavy.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 36 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive36%
Neutral42%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Heavy Workload
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 6, 2021
Pros: High salary, good leader, and coworkers.
Cons: The workload is a little bit heavy.
3.0
Good Pay, Tough Culture
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
California City, California, United States
September 25, 2024
Pros: Pays well, new tech, big name.
Cons: Culture, Boss, Work-Life Balance
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.
- 5.0Great Pay, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 6, 2021Pros: High salary, good leader, and coworkers.Cons: The workload is a little bit heavy.
- 3.0Good Pay, Tough CultureSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeCalifornia City, California, United StatesSeptember 25, 2024Pros: Pays well, new tech, big name.Cons: Culture, Boss, Work-Life Balance
- 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.
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