Software Engineer Interview Experience - United States
August 1, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I first had an HR phone screen, followed by two technical coding interviews over the next two weeks.
I was rejected at this stage, but usually there is an additional Hiring Manager interview afterward.
Questions
One round was a string simulation problem, and the other round involved data structures, specifically a heap and a binary search.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 385 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%
Neutral45%
Negative23%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Great Team, Fast Pace
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
November 19, 2025
Pros: - Good teammates
- Good manager
- Good opportunities
Cons: - YMMV
- Pace might be fast
- 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.
- 4.0Great Team, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 19, 2025Pros: - Good teammates - Good manager - Good opportunitiesCons: - YMMV - Pace might be fast
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