Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Singapore
January 4, 2026
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months.
- 3-4 rounds (LeetCode easy/medium problems), implement common algorithms (sorting, searching and so on).
- Computer science fundamental questions (operating systems, databases, algorithms).
- Some behavioral questions.
- Talk about past experience and school projects.
Questions
Implement quicksort algorithm in C++.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer (Internship) role in Singapore.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive52%
Neutral39%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Singapore.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Good benefit, but stressed
Sr. QA Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
September 23, 2024
Pros: Good package and benefits compared to other companies in SG.
Cons: Stressed, many teams or staffs are doing the same stuff.
3.0
Important work, terrible balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
September 15, 2025
Pros: Work feels meaningful, engaging, and challenging.
Cons: Zero boundaries with colleagues based in China, often getting calls/meetings very late into the evenings.
2.0
Grinding and no respect for personal values
Data Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 2, 2025
Pros: - Good money
- Free food
- Competitive insurance
Cons: There are a lot of cons. You're competing with Chinese colleagues who aim for crazy goals and will grind until 11 PM daily.
- 4.0Good benefit, but stressedSr. QA Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 23, 2024Pros: Good package and benefits compared to other companies in SG.Cons: Stressed, many teams or staffs are doing the same stuff.
- 3.0Important work, terrible balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 15, 2025Pros: Work feels meaningful, engaging, and challenging.Cons: Zero boundaries with colleagues based in China, often getting calls/meetings very late into the evenings.
- 2.0Grinding and no respect for personal valuesData Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 2, 2025Pros: - Good money - Free food - Competitive insuranceCons: There are a lot of cons. You're competing with Chinese colleagues who aim for crazy goals and will grind until 11 PM daily.
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