Process
I applied for the position through a referral. The first round was an online assessment that was based on HackerRank. I was able to pass all test cases in all questions, but I still received a rejection without any reason.
Questions
A variant of the 'Sum of dice roll' problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer, Backend role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer, Backend roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer, Backend interview process in United States.
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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