Process
I applied online. The process took four weeks.
The interview covered computer science fundamentals and backend concepts, followed by a LeetCode-style coding question that started off easy. The interviewer then introduced follow-up questions that added more complexity, additional constraints, and edge cases to consider.
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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
2.0
All sheen, no substance
Senior Quality Analyst • Former Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
April 16, 2023
Pros: Easy job requirements and good managers, depending on the department.
Cons: Job and tasks don't reflect the nature of the job; you're essentially a glorified moderator.
5.0
Friendly Team, Tough Balance
Fullstack Web Developer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 3, 2024
Pros: Good. The co-workers are very friendly.
Cons: There will be work-related pressure, and it will be difficult to achieve a work-life balance.
3.0
Busy, Toxic, Barely Market Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 23, 2024
Pros: I didn't find any advantages. Maybe the salary meets the market requirements.
Cons: So busy every day.
Very toxic workplace.
- 2.0All sheen, no substanceSenior Quality Analyst • Former EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandApril 16, 2023Pros: Easy job requirements and good managers, depending on the department.Cons: Job and tasks don't reflect the nature of the job; you're essentially a glorified moderator.
- 5.0Friendly Team, Tough BalanceFullstack Web Developer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJune 3, 2024Pros: Good. The co-workers are very friendly.Cons: There will be work-related pressure, and it will be difficult to achieve a work-life balance.
- 3.0Busy, Toxic, Barely Market PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 23, 2024Pros: I didn't find any advantages. Maybe the salary meets the market requirements.Cons: So busy every day. Very toxic workplace.
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