Process
I interviewed with a team based in the US. The recruiter and the interviewer were nice and helpful, a quite pleasant experience.
They also sent feedback quickly. However, the whole interview process took longer than at other companies.
Questions
Some JS trivia questions and medium-level LC problems.
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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.
3.0
Selling Soul for Money
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 22, 2025
Pros: - money
- money
- money
- benefits
- Layoffs for software engineers are not common.
- Interesting internal tech.
Cons: - Overworking / overworked colleagues
- 5 days in office
- Biannual restructuring
- Code quality low for most products
4.0
Nice People, Busy Atmosphere
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 4, 2022
Pros: The people I work with are quite nice and friendly.
Cons: Most people are quite busy.
- 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.
- 3.0Selling Soul for MoneySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 22, 2025Pros: - money - money - money - benefits - Layoffs for software engineers are not common. - Interesting internal tech.Cons: - Overworking / overworked colleagues - 5 days in office - Biannual restructuring - Code quality low for most products
- 4.0Nice People, Busy AtmosphereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 4, 2022Pros: The people I work with are quite nice and friendly.Cons: Most people are quite busy.
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