Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Diego, California
September 15, 2023
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview included an OA that had the most challenging questions you'll ever see in your life. Don't even try it. It's not even relevant to the role and it's not a good way to assess a student.
Questions
NDA on the questions.
Hard DP.
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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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