Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Jose, California
May 11, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewer asked me a little about my recent project experience before jumping into LeetCode. I was asked LeetCode 224: Basic Calculator. The interviewer was helpful and helped break down the steps. They were very friendly and allowed me time to think.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive43%
Neutral57%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Jose, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Culture and Environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 3, 2023
Pros: Great pay, great working environment with free food and snacks. Many opportunities.
Cons: Long hours, not very tech-driven, not very diversified.
4.0
A place where your work makes a real impact
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 26, 2025
Pros: With a large user base and a small team, your work can make a real impact.
Cons: Not so much guidance.
Offices are located across the globe, and they work across different time zones.
3.0
Learning Opportunities, But Long Hours
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 12, 2025
Pros: Much could be learned in company.
Cons: Work overtime. Other people leave too frequently.
- 2.0Culture and EnvironmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 3, 2023Pros: Great pay, great working environment with free food and snacks. Many opportunities.Cons: Long hours, not very tech-driven, not very diversified.
- 4.0A place where your work makes a real impactMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2025Pros: With a large user base and a small team, your work can make a real impact.Cons: Not so much guidance. Offices are located across the globe, and they work across different time zones.
- 3.0Learning Opportunities, But Long HoursSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 12, 2025Pros: Much could be learned in company.Cons: Work overtime. Other people leave too frequently.
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