Process
You will have two coding questions to solve within 45 minutes, and there will be some follow-up questions.
In the first 5 minutes, you will be asked questions about your resume and to introduce yourself.
At the end of the interview, you can ask questions about the position, its scope, and daily work.
Feedback will be provided very quickly.
Questions
Some questions from LeetCode.
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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
Extremely toxic WLB
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
August 12, 2025
Pros: good, everything besides work culture
Cons: Toxic leadership and teammates to avoid. No career development.
4.0
Good company that feels like they care about their employees
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 2, 2021
Pros: - Have the opportunity to take on more projects and initiatives.
- Be recognized and compensated for my additional contributions.
- No fixed time for promotion.
Cons: Long hours since there needs to be communication with engineers in China.
4.0
Good Pay, Very Busy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
January 8, 2025
Pros: Good pay and good welfare.
Cons: Tends to be quite busy.
- 2.0Extremely toxic WLBSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesAugust 12, 2025Pros: good, everything besides work cultureCons: Toxic leadership and teammates to avoid. No career development.
- 4.0Good company that feels like they care about their employeesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 2, 2021Pros: - Have the opportunity to take on more projects and initiatives. - Be recognized and compensated for my additional contributions. - No fixed time for promotion.Cons: Long hours since there needs to be communication with engineers in China.
- 4.0Good Pay, Very BusySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJanuary 8, 2025Pros: Good pay and good welfare.Cons: Tends to be quite busy.
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