Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
October 29, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round is an online assessment, which has two questions about theory, one SQL, and two algorithms. The two algorithms I completed were focused on string manipulation. I think the emphasis is on code implementation rather than logic.
Questions
The first algorithm question was sorting the list by alphabet in ascending order.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 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
Positive27%
Neutral60%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
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.
4.0
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
TT Pros and Cons
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
October 7, 2024
Pros: LA location is great.
A lot of chances to get involved with celebrities.
Cons: Food is not good compared to the San Jose location.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4.0TT Pros and ConsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 7, 2024Pros: LA location is great. A lot of chances to get involved with celebrities.Cons: Food is not good compared to the San Jose location.
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