Process
I only tried out the first round.
The recruiter set up a call to describe the team.
Then, an interview was scheduled.
The interview is about coding problems related to algorithms.
I used Python as my programming language, which was okay.
Questions
Some array-related manipulation question I forgot.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 411 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive31%
Neutral47%
Negative22%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Okay payment, crazy worklord
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
February 23, 2024
Pros: Their tech tooling and infrastructure is good.
Cons: You are expected to work 24/7. People always need to work when they are on leave.
If you ask your colleagues transferred from China if ByteDance employees work 996 in China, they are actually told by the company to lie.
You get paid 10-20% more than local Australian companies, but you are expected to do 5 times the job.
5.0
Questionable But Great Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
June 5, 2024
Pros: I have a question for you.
Cons: The first thing I thought of.
5.0
Great Food, Limited Chinese
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
December 4, 2024
Pros: Free food and drinks, wellness benefit.
Cons: No gym in Singapore office. Conversations mostly in Chinese.
- 2.0Okay payment, crazy worklordSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaFebruary 23, 2024Pros: Their tech tooling and infrastructure is good.Cons: You are expected to work 24/7. People always need to work when they are on leave. If you ask your colleagues transferred from China if ByteDance employees work 996 in China, they are actually told by the company to lie. You get paid 10-20% more than local Australian companies, but you are expected to do 5 times the job.
- 5.0Questionable But Great ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaJune 5, 2024Pros: I have a question for you.Cons: The first thing I thought of.
- 5.0Great Food, Limited ChineseSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeDecember 4, 2024Pros: Free food and drinks, wellness benefit.Cons: No gym in Singapore office. Conversations mostly in Chinese.
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