Process
One hour call for the first round of technical interviews.
Interviewer did not speak fluent English and was difficult to understand.
Even after achieving a solution, he insisted on solving the problem a certain way and ended up spending 45 minutes on the first question.
Questions
Two Leetcode Mediums:
- The first was a two-pointer question.
- The second was a standard BFS.
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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
3.0
Good Pay, Bad Nights
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
December 21, 2024
Pros: Good benefits and cash, free food.
Cons: Bad work-life balance; need to work at night.
1.0
Avoid at all costs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
April 5, 2024
Pros: 1. Compensation is above market rate.
2. Snacks and free lunch are provided.
Cons: 1. Non-existent work culture and diversity for marginalized individuals.
2. Don't expect good job performance if your reporting manager is in China.
3. 99% of meetings are conducted in Chinese.
3.0
Good Pay, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 11, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits, and flexibility.
Cons: Very hardworking, even at night.
- 3.0Good Pay, Bad NightsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesDecember 21, 2024Pros: Good benefits and cash, free food.Cons: Bad work-life balance; need to work at night.
- 1.0Avoid at all costsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeApril 5, 2024Pros: 1. Compensation is above market rate. 2. Snacks and free lunch are provided.Cons: 1. Non-existent work culture and diversity for marginalized individuals. 2. Don't expect good job performance if your reporting manager is in China. 3. 99% of meetings are conducted in Chinese.
- 3.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 11, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, and flexibility.Cons: Very hardworking, even at night.
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