Process
There were a lot of Python and R questions, but if you know your stuff, you should be fine, I think. Practice your university material because there is a lot of theory stuff in there.
Questions
It was a Two Sum question in LeetCode style.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 606 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral46%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Smart Team, Poor Work-life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 1, 2024
Pros: Everyone you work with is very smart and nice.
Cons: Bad work-life balance.
Definitely a language barrier.
5.0
Good Place, No Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
March 29, 2025
Pros: It's a good place to work.
Cons: There is no such thing as too much cons.
2.0
Company loyalty does not apply here
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
July 2, 2025
Pros: Good benefits, lunch catered, nice insurance coverage.
Cons: No growth. Manager playing favorites, bringing in ex-teammates from ex-companies. Good luck having career growth here. Employees who are loyal to this company get cucked; new joiners with less experience have higher pay than you.
- 2.0Smart Team, Poor Work-life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 1, 2024Pros: Everyone you work with is very smart and nice.Cons: Bad work-life balance. Definitely a language barrier.
- 5.0Good Place, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMarch 29, 2025Pros: It's a good place to work.Cons: There is no such thing as too much cons.
- 2.0Company loyalty does not apply hereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJuly 2, 2025Pros: Good benefits, lunch catered, nice insurance coverage.Cons: No growth. Manager playing favorites, bringing in ex-teammates from ex-companies. Good luck having career growth here. Employees who are loyal to this company get cucked; new joiners with less experience have higher pay than you.
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