Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
December 17, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process goes very smoothly. The interviewer is very nice and patient. But as the follow-up question becomes harder and I could not even have any idea, it's a little awkward. Then the process ends.
Questions
LeetCode 22 and follow-up questions.
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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
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.
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.
1.0
Terrible Manager, Awful Work-life Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
August 27, 2024
Pros: Manager PUA, bad WLB, tight DDL.
Cons: No pros, so bad company.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1.0Terrible Manager, Awful Work-life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 27, 2024Pros: Manager PUA, bad WLB, tight DDL.Cons: No pros, so bad company.
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