Process
I received an invitation for the coding assessment.
I had some issues logging in and setting up the camera, but overall, the experience was smooth.
The questions seemed very difficult; it was like LeetCode Hard.
Questions
Coding Assessment: LeetCode Hard
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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
5.0
Great Pay, High Stress
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Dublin, California, United States
August 25, 2024
Pros: Free food and good compensation.
Cons: Too stressful, short deadlines, and Chinese culture.
4.0
Salary is good
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 5, 2024
Pros: Salary is good and very comfortable.
Cons: working for some countries that...
1.0
Good to get on a resume; otherwise, avoid like the plague
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
February 6, 2025
Pros: Top-of-the-line engineering, free lunches, and snacks.
Cons: WLB: Syncing with Chinese timezone (get ready for meetings at 7 PM, 8 PM, etc.). Working with other teams that do not speak English. Meetings are in Chinese. Lots of people staying behind to work. Be prepared to sacrifice your soul if you work here. TC is good, but career progression is nonexistent.
- 5.0Great Pay, High StressSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDublin, California, United StatesAugust 25, 2024Pros: Free food and good compensation.Cons: Too stressful, short deadlines, and Chinese culture.
- 4.0Salary is goodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 5, 2024Pros: Salary is good and very comfortable.Cons: working for some countries that...
- 1.0Good to get on a resume; otherwise, avoid like the plagueSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaFebruary 6, 2025Pros: Top-of-the-line engineering, free lunches, and snacks.Cons: WLB: Syncing with Chinese timezone (get ready for meetings at 7 PM, 8 PM, etc.). Working with other teams that do not speak English. Meetings are in Chinese. Lots of people staying behind to work. Be prepared to sacrifice your soul if you work here. TC is good, but career progression is nonexistent.
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