Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 21, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
- VO1 Tech interview: Self intro (5 min).
- Some questions about experiences, but not deep.
- Coding (LeetCode Hard 431).
- Questions.
The interviewer was nice and patient, and kept hinting me when I was confused. I haven't got any feedback yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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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
1.0
Not a good place to be
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 6, 2024
Pros: The cafeteria is great, and so are the benefits.
Cons: TikTok is overrun by Chinese management who cares only about their own career advancement and gives no support or respect to the team members. It has the most toxic work culture I have ever experienced.
4.0
Fast-growing and competitive pay
Software Engineer Manager • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 4, 2024
Pros: Fast run with high scope.
Cons: Cross-time zone collaboration indeed.
5.0
Great Company, Interesting Problems
ML Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 1, 2025
Pros: Great company to work for - interesting problems.
Cons: None. Everything has been great.
- 1.0Not a good place to beStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 6, 2024Pros: The cafeteria is great, and so are the benefits.Cons: TikTok is overrun by Chinese management who cares only about their own career advancement and gives no support or respect to the team members. It has the most toxic work culture I have ever experienced.
- 4.0Fast-growing and competitive paySoftware Engineer Manager • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 4, 2024Pros: Fast run with high scope.Cons: Cross-time zone collaboration indeed.
- 5.0Great Company, Interesting ProblemsML Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 1, 2025Pros: Great company to work for - interesting problems.Cons: None. Everything has been great.
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