Process
OA was LC hard, followed by 3 interview rounds with LC Medium and Hard. Each round had at least one follow-up if you solved the question. The last round was behavioral, with standard behavioral questions for team fit.
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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
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.
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.
5.0
Great Mentor, Amazing Skills!
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 4, 2023
Pros: Great mentor and great skills!
Cons: I don’t find anything bad.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Mentor, Amazing Skills!Software Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 4, 2023Pros: Great mentor and great skills!Cons: I don’t find anything bad.
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