Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I had an OA, then Round 1. In this round, it was a bit of resume stuff, and then I was asked about a BFS question. In Round 2, I was asked a Trie-based question but got rejected after doing well. Don't interview for TikTok.
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Questions
The initial screening was an OA (Online Assessment). Following that was Round 1, which involved some resume review and a BFS (Breadth-First Search) question.
In Round 2, I was asked a Trie-based question. Although I performed well, I was ultimately rejected. I would advise against interviewing for TikTok.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 82 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 5.0Fun stuff to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 18, 2024Pros: Fun things to work onCons: Bad work-life balance here.
- 5.0Good Pay, Bad HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 6, 2024Pros: Good pay, fun title, okay.Cons: Bad hours, tough. That's it.
- 1.0Pretty Terrible WLBSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 18, 2025Pros: - Good compensation - Free food - SnacksCons: - Terrible work-life balance (always international meetings, so expect 6 PM - midnight+ to be filled with meetings). - Fully Chinese environment; prepare to use Google Translate a lot. - Terrible communication.
TikTok Interview Questions
