Process
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks.
- Phone screen.
- 1:1 technical interview with another engineer: a resume review, then two LC style questions, and behavioral questions such as, "Tell me about an event which really challenged you."
Questions
LC-style question: Construct product matrix
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 606 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral46%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Do not join
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
August 18, 2024
Pros: The company pay is fine compared to the market.
Cons: Terrible management and a need to know Chinese.
4.0
Great Pay, Difficult Politics
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
August 27, 2023
Pros: Pay much, meet my expectations.
Cons: politics. Different time zones make things hard.
5.0
Gain a lot but tired
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 2, 2025
Pros: 1. As an intern, I can participate in much larger projects and take core responsibility, thus I gain a lot.
2. Work back home earlier, of course, compared to other departments in Shanghai.
Cons: 1. Tired of handling multiple tasks
paralelly.
2. Culture of competition.
- 2.0Do not joinSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 18, 2024Pros: The company pay is fine compared to the market.Cons: Terrible management and a need to know Chinese.
- 4.0Great Pay, Difficult PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 27, 2023Pros: Pay much, meet my expectations.Cons: politics. Different time zones make things hard.
- 5.0Gain a lot but tiredSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 2, 2025Pros: 1. As an intern, I can participate in much larger projects and take core responsibility, thus I gain a lot. 2. Work back home earlier, of course, compared to other departments in Shanghai.Cons: 1. Tired of handling multiple tasks paralelly. 2. Culture of competition.
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