Process
The interview was very long, consisting of four technical rounds followed by one behavioral round. The interviewer did not seem friendly.
Each technical round included theory questions and a LeetCode problem. The LeetCode problems were of medium to hard difficulty.
The best way to prepare is LeetCode, LeetCode, LeetCode.
Questions
Q: Tell me about Java garbage collection.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in Australia.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral49%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Australia.
TikTok Work Experiences
1.0
Have a taste of China's supremacy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 13, 2022
Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death!
- You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day!
- It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable.
- You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!
Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
5.0
Review for TikTok
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
February 17, 2025
Pros: Fast growth and have the chance to take more responsibility.
Cons: There is too much work sometimes.
5.0
Good company to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 1, 2022
Pros: Good WLB and salary in SG.
Fast-growing business.
Culture is becoming diverse.
Cons: Legacy code is hard to maintain.
The team is growing fast.
- 1.0Have a taste of China's supremacySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 13, 2022Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death! - You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day! - It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable. - You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
- 5.0Review for TikTokSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 17, 2025Pros: Fast growth and have the chance to take more responsibility.Cons: There is too much work sometimes.
- 5.0Good company to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 1, 2022Pros: Good WLB and salary in SG. Fast-growing business. Culture is becoming diverse.Cons: Legacy code is hard to maintain. The team is growing fast.
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