Process
The interview process included two rounds of technical interviews. These covered general backend questions and LeetCode medium problems.
Additionally, there were brief questions about past experience and projects.
Overall, the entire process was alright.
Questions
What was your past experience and projects that you've led?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 87 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in Singapore.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral39%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in Singapore.
TikTok Work Experiences
1.0
Horrible company with fake culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 3, 2023
Pros: The CEO is the main pro. Otherwise, the benefits and offerings on campus are not even comparable to what other large companies in tech provide. The best perk is their fitness allowance, I guess. WLB is pretty good too because you don't really need to work, as the company is overhiring.
Cons: If you don't speak Mandarin, you're at a heavy disadvantage. 95%+ of the company is Chinese, so you'll have to get used to being in meetings where only Chinese is spoken and seeing the language spoken in the office and all your chat threads.
Also, it's very obvious that everyone at the company is forced to do what satisfies HQ (aka "China Team").
1.0
On Your Own, No Support
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
May 5, 2025
Pros: Has to do everything by yourself, no coaching.
Cons: No coaching, no mentor, leaders offer no help.
3.0
Don't come unless you can get into teams closer to core business
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
December 25, 2022
Pros: Relatively easy to enter, Ok-ish pay.
Cons: Colleagues speak poor English. Poor code quality if you are not in the few core teams.
- 1.0Horrible company with fake cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 3, 2023Pros: The CEO is the main pro. Otherwise, the benefits and offerings on campus are not even comparable to what other large companies in tech provide. The best perk is their fitness allowance, I guess. WLB is pretty good too because you don't really need to work, as the company is overhiring.Cons: If you don't speak Mandarin, you're at a heavy disadvantage. 95%+ of the company is Chinese, so you'll have to get used to being in meetings where only Chinese is spoken and seeing the language spoken in the office and all your chat threads. Also, it's very obvious that everyone at the company is forced to do what satisfies HQ (aka "China Team").
- 1.0On Your Own, No SupportSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 5, 2025Pros: Has to do everything by yourself, no coaching.Cons: No coaching, no mentor, leaders offer no help.
- 3.0Don't come unless you can get into teams closer to core businessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeDecember 25, 2022Pros: Relatively easy to enter, Ok-ish pay.Cons: Colleagues speak poor English. Poor code quality if you are not in the few core teams.
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