Process
The process was a three-round technical interview and a one-hour HR interview. Each technical interview took one hour, and the HR interview took thirty minutes. The technical interview involved writing two SQL queries, solving two LeetCode problems, and answering behavioral questions and backend questions.
Questions
Backend knowledge, database, 2 SQL and 2 LeetCode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 199 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer (Internship) role.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive41%
Neutral47%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Great CIA to work for
Quality Assurance • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
June 27, 2023
Pros: Flexible with work from home.
Cons: Haven't seen any pros yet.
4.0
Fast Paced Chinese Startup
Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 15, 2024
Pros: Work fast with little structure and find the best way to help the company.
Good food and social atmosphere.
Great perks, such as free charging (while it lasted).
Good if you can speak Chinese.
Cons: Poor if you can't speak Chinese, as everyone needs to work with the China teams and you will be relying on auto-translate for your meetings. Stressful culture with high expectations but ill-defined processes to get there. Many nice, helpful people, however.
4.0
It was nice working
Game Tester • Former Employee
April 7, 2023
Pros: The staff is great, and the working environment.
Cons: It should improve on the toxicity and the food.
- 4.0Great CIA to work forQuality Assurance • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandJune 27, 2023Pros: Flexible with work from home.Cons: Haven't seen any pros yet.
- 4.0Fast Paced Chinese StartupSoftware Development Engineer In Test (SDET) • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 15, 2024Pros: Work fast with little structure and find the best way to help the company. Good food and social atmosphere. Great perks, such as free charging (while it lasted). Good if you can speak Chinese.Cons: Poor if you can't speak Chinese, as everyone needs to work with the China teams and you will be relying on auto-translate for your meetings. Stressful culture with high expectations but ill-defined processes to get there. Many nice, helpful people, however.
- 4.0It was nice workingGame Tester • Former EmployeeApril 7, 2023Pros: The staff is great, and the working environment.Cons: It should improve on the toxicity and the food.
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