Software Engineer, Backend Interview Experience - Singapore
February 7, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
In the first round, there was one LeetCode medium question. This was a live coding session of about one hour in front of an engineer from the team.
There were also some questions at the start to get to know you better.
Questions
One LeetCode medium difficulty question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer, Backend role in Singapore.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in Singapore 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 Singapore.
TikTok Work Experiences
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.
4.0
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.
- 3.0Learned 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.
- 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.
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