Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
July 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The OA was easy at first but got exponentially harder as it progressed. The last question took me 80% of the allotted time. I finished without all tests passing; it was one of the hardest OAs I have ever taken.
Questions
Dynamic programming question. Last question that was extremely difficult.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive23%
Neutral62%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Learning Projects, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
September 14, 2025
Pros: Interesting projects and a good environment to learn about different types of environments. Opportunities to learn new coding languages/stacks.
Cons: Growth seems slow on the US side in terms of career trajectory, and I'm unsure about the future of TikTok in the US.
4.0
Good Office, No Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
August 28, 2025
Pros: Great benefits, great office, flexible on hybrid.
Cons: Reorgs twice a year keep long-term growth nearly impossible.
5.0
Great Team, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
August 16, 2025
Pros: Good salary, amazing team. I love it.
Cons: Working time is long, and the food is not that good.
- 4.0Learning Projects, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Interesting projects and a good environment to learn about different types of environments. Opportunities to learn new coding languages/stacks.Cons: Growth seems slow on the US side in terms of career trajectory, and I'm unsure about the future of TikTok in the US.
- 4.0Good Office, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 28, 2025Pros: Great benefits, great office, flexible on hybrid.Cons: Reorgs twice a year keep long-term growth nearly impossible.
- 5.0Great Team, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 16, 2025Pros: Good salary, amazing team. I love it.Cons: Working time is long, and the food is not that good.
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