Process
Asked a medium-difficulty algorithm problem.
Used a lot of time to solve it but failed to figure out the follow-up questions.
Talked about some projects/internships in the resume. I forgot some details, but the interviewer was nice.
Questions
One detailed question in my information retrieval-related internship.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 47 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
15%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive32%
Neutral49%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
3.0
Good Perks, Bad Management
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 12, 2024
Pros: Good food
Good weather
Nice drinks
Good pay
Cons: Bad management.
Work overtime without being paid.
4.0
Good summer internship for big tech
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
October 8, 2025
Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.
Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
5.0
A great place to learn and build
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 4, 2025
Pros: - Smart people all around you
- Free lunch
- Good place to learn about emerging tech
Cons: You need to be able to speak Chinese well.
- 3.0Good Perks, Bad ManagementSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 12, 2024Pros: Good food Good weather Nice drinks Good payCons: Bad management. Work overtime without being paid.
- 4.0Good summer internship for big techSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
- 5.0A great place to learn and buildSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 4, 2025Pros: - Smart people all around you - Free lunch - Good place to learn about emerging techCons: You need to be able to speak Chinese well.
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