Process
The process started with a screening call, where I was asked about my general background and experience.
This was followed by a technical interview, which included a question about how to traverse a binary tree, or something similar. I forget the exact phrasing.
Questions
I forgot, but it had to do with a binary tree.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 17 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral41%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Good place, relatively chill environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
June 12, 2025
Pros: - Chill environment depending on team.
- Buffet for lunch.
Cons: If you're uncomfortable with not everyone speaking English, that might be bad (most people could speak English).
2.0
Good Pay, Bad Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
November 22, 2024
Pros: Good salary, gain more valuable experience.
Cons: Overtime working, not WLB.
Internal friction.
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.
- 5.0Good place, relatively chill environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJune 12, 2025Pros: - Chill environment depending on team. - Buffet for lunch.Cons: If you're uncomfortable with not everyone speaking English, that might be bad (most people could speak English).
- 2.0Good Pay, Bad BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 22, 2024Pros: Good salary, gain more valuable experience.Cons: Overtime working, not WLB. Internal friction.
- 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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