Software Engineer In Test Interview Experience - San Jose, California
March 25, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I am a new grad. Instead of coding questions in the first round, I was asked to design a system for testing the TT notification system. The other questions were standard, such as self-introduction.
Questions
Design a system to test TikTok's notification system.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer In Test role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer In Test roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer In Test interview process in San Jose, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Exciting Projects, Team Dependent Balance
Software Engineer In Test • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 9, 2023
Pros: Exciting projects and a supportive environment.
Cons: Work-life balance depends on the teams.
5.0
Friendly Team, Time Zone Challenges
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 23, 2025
Pros: The people here are friendly, and the food is good.
Cons: You need to get a meeting with the team based in another country.
3.0
Impactful Work, Little Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 2, 2025
Pros: Great impact, large project, grow fast.
Cons: Low work-life balance.
Low work-life balance.
Low work-life balance.
- 4.0Exciting Projects, Team Dependent BalanceSoftware Engineer In Test • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 9, 2023Pros: Exciting projects and a supportive environment.Cons: Work-life balance depends on the teams.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Time Zone ChallengesSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 23, 2025Pros: The people here are friendly, and the food is good.Cons: You need to get a meeting with the team based in another country.
- 3.0Impactful Work, Little BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 2, 2025Pros: Great impact, large project, grow fast.Cons: Low work-life balance. Low work-life balance. Low work-life balance.
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