Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 15, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two technical interviews. Some behavioral and system design in the second technical. Did not get an OA. Reached out to directly by recruiter after applying on the site with no referral. Ghosted after.
Questions
Why do you want to work at TikTok?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer Intern role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral57%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer Intern interview process in San Jose, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
3.0
Fast Growth, Late Nights
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 27, 2025
Pros: Growth is fast. I learn a lot.
Cons: Poor work-life balance. Late-night work.
5.0
Innovative, Intense, Rewarding Learning
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 2, 2024
Pros: Innovative, fast-paced, impactful, diverse, learning.
Cons: Demanding, competitive, high-pressure, fast-changing, intense.
5.0
Great internship experience in a mobile infra team
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 26, 2024
Pros: - Nice team and vibes.
- Good work-life balance.
- Good food.
Cons: - No WFH option, RTO 5.
- Sometimes a long line for food.
- 3.0Fast Growth, Late NightsSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 27, 2025Pros: Growth is fast. I learn a lot.Cons: Poor work-life balance. Late-night work.
- 5.0Innovative, Intense, Rewarding LearningSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2024Pros: Innovative, fast-paced, impactful, diverse, learning.Cons: Demanding, competitive, high-pressure, fast-changing, intense.
- 5.0Great internship experience in a mobile infra teamSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 26, 2024Pros: - Nice team and vibes. - Good work-life balance. - Good food.Cons: - No WFH option, RTO 5. - Sometimes a long line for food.
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