Software Engineer Interview Experience - California, Pennsylvania
November 1, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took one week.
- The OA: four questions. Two questions were around LeetCode easy level, and the other two were around medium.
- The interview: about 45 minutes. The interviewer asked some behavioral questions and gave one LeetCode problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in California, Pennsylvania.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in California, Pennsylvania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in California, Pennsylvania.
TikTok Work Experiences
1.0
Stay Away if possible
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 8, 2023
Pros: Great pay, intelligent teammates, standard FAANG benefits.
Cons: Horrible WLB (50-70 hr weeks usually). Terrible leadership. Manager has a PIP quota every 6 months.
4.0
Good benefits, but a fast-paced environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 28, 2023
Pros: Good benefits:
* Free food
* Good insurance package
Cons: Stressful and fast-paced, with difficult managers.
3.0
Fun Work, Unfun Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 23, 2023
Pros: Lots of coding, really fun.
Cons: Bad upper management, tone-deaf to the wants of the employees. The rapid pace is a double-edged sword.
- 1.0Stay Away if possibleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 8, 2023Pros: Great pay, intelligent teammates, standard FAANG benefits.Cons: Horrible WLB (50-70 hr weeks usually). Terrible leadership. Manager has a PIP quota every 6 months.
- 4.0Good benefits, but a fast-paced environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 28, 2023Pros: Good benefits: * Free food * Good insurance packageCons: Stressful and fast-paced, with difficult managers.
- 3.0Fun Work, Unfun ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 23, 2023Pros: Lots of coding, really fun.Cons: Bad upper management, tone-deaf to the wants of the employees. The rapid pace is a double-edged sword.
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