Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
July 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
There is an online assessment first. The recruiter will then reach out to schedule an interview appointment. There will be 2 to 3 interviews.
The interviews cover basic computer science knowledge, past experience, and LeetCode questions.
Questions
Some network, OS, and data structure questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in San Diego, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Diego, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in San Diego, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Great Balance, Nice Place
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, California, United States
February 25, 2020
Pros: Work-life balance, nice environment.
Cons: All good, nothing is bad.
5.0
Great Package, Fast Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
November 24, 2025
Pros: Good package and bonus.
Fast culture.
Cons: Not much con as of now.
1.0
Exhausting, No Personal Time
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Sanjose, California, United States
November 23, 2025
Pros: No pros, it's a very bad experience.
Cons: Extremely tired, with almost no personal time.
- 4.0Great Balance, Nice PlaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2020Pros: Work-life balance, nice environment.Cons: All good, nothing is bad.
- 5.0Great Package, Fast CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 24, 2025Pros: Good package and bonus. Fast culture.Cons: Not much con as of now.
- 1.0Exhausting, No Personal TimeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSanjose, California, United StatesNovember 23, 2025Pros: No pros, it's a very bad experience.Cons: Extremely tired, with almost no personal time.
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