Process
It was pretty smooth. I was contacted by HR, and then I got to know the basic info. However, the interviews were delayed like three times, so it was kind of annoying. Then I got an offer at another job, so I ended up declining this one.
Questions
General background questions and personal info.
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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
4.0
Great for early career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 17, 2024
Pros: Great for all the career and growth, high-intensity work.
Cons: Lack of work-life balance
5.0
a good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 17, 2022
Pros: impactful work and great products
Cons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
1.0
It is depressing to work here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
September 5, 2023
Pros: Decent pay in the current job climate.
Cons: Hostile working environment. Impossible to succeed if your command of Chinese is not excellent. Does not care for code quality. The environment in the office is really depressing. People constantly sigh, swear, and loudly proclaim that they want to quit every day of the week.
- 4.0Great for early careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 17, 2024Pros: Great for all the career and growth, high-intensity work.Cons: Lack of work-life balance
- 5.0a good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2022Pros: impactful work and great productsCons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
- 1.0It is depressing to work hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 5, 2023Pros: Decent pay in the current job climate.Cons: Hostile working environment. Impossible to succeed if your command of Chinese is not excellent. Does not care for code quality. The environment in the office is really depressing. People constantly sigh, swear, and loudly proclaim that they want to quit every day of the week.
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