Process
I had to complete 4 coding questions in 2 hours on a specific day, between certain hours.
The questions were LeetCode medium-hard, but TikTok-centered. They were phrased as if I was working on a real problem there.
Questions
Can't say, but LeetCode medium-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
3.0
kind of pushy
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
September 6, 2024
Pros: Good pay, especially in this competitive market.
Cons: Tight schedule, always on call.
4.0
Great Team, Overtime Caution
Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 3, 2022
Pros: Great environment. Co-workers are fantastic, helpful, and inviting. Good pay.
Cons: Overtime is handled vaguely for contractors. Be careful, as I ran into trouble with overtime hours due to the relationship between the contracting company and TikTok.
5.0
Good place, relatively chill environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
June 12, 2025
Pros: - Chill environment depending on team.
- Buffet for lunch.
Cons: If you're uncomfortable with not everyone speaking English, that might be bad (most people could speak English).
- 3.0kind of pushySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 6, 2024Pros: Good pay, especially in this competitive market.Cons: Tight schedule, always on call.
- 4.0Great Team, Overtime CautionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 3, 2022Pros: Great environment. Co-workers are fantastic, helpful, and inviting. Good pay.Cons: Overtime is handled vaguely for contractors. Be careful, as I ran into trouble with overtime hours due to the relationship between the contracting company and TikTok.
- 5.0Good place, relatively chill environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaJune 12, 2025Pros: - Chill environment depending on team. - Buffet for lunch.Cons: If you're uncomfortable with not everyone speaking English, that might be bad (most people could speak English).
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