Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Culver City, California
June 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
After the HR call, there are three rounds of interviews.
The first and second rounds are with an engineer. The final round is with the hiring manager.
Here is the process for the first round:
- Introduce the team
- Self-introduction
- One behavioral question
- One LeetCode medium problem
- Q&A
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Software Engineer, Backend role in Culver City, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Culver City, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in Culver City, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Low Standards
Software Engineer, Backend • Current Employee
May 12, 2025
Pros: Appropriately rewarded if perform well.
Good benefits, insurance, lunch.
Good environment to work in (team dependent).
Cons: - Might need to OT to catch up to China teams.
- Recent comp change to bonus structures is quite bad for employees.
- Low engineering standards.
- Product teams have a much higher priority on business output than engineering quality.
3.0
Learned A Lot, Too Much Work
Software Engineer, Backend • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 8, 2023
Pros: 1. I learned a lot.
Cons: Loaded with work and meetings. Bad company culture.
4.0
Achievement but busy
Software Engineer, Backend • Current Employee
October 14, 2022
Pros: Well-paid, and can learn from the work. Good working environment.
Cons: Busy. Sometimes, some leaders are pushing.
- 4.0Good Pay, Low StandardsSoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeMay 12, 2025Pros: Appropriately rewarded if perform well. Good benefits, insurance, lunch. Good environment to work in (team dependent).Cons: - Might need to OT to catch up to China teams. - Recent comp change to bonus structures is quite bad for employees. - Low engineering standards. - Product teams have a much higher priority on business output than engineering quality.
- 3.0Learned A Lot, Too Much WorkSoftware Engineer, Backend • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 8, 2023Pros: 1. I learned a lot.Cons: Loaded with work and meetings. Bad company culture.
- 4.0Achievement but busySoftware Engineer, Backend • Current EmployeeOctober 14, 2022Pros: Well-paid, and can learn from the work. Good working environment.Cons: Busy. Sometimes, some leaders are pushing.
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