My first-round interview was conducted over several hours in Beijing. It did not feel collaborative; I was simply asked to attempt the problem without confirmation on whether my approach aligned with the interviewer's expectations.
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Software Engineer role in Palo Alto, California.
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Palo Alto, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Palo Alto, California.