Process
5 minutes introduction and 40 minutes coding time, with about 5 minutes for you to ask questions about TikTok. The experience was average; the interviewer seemed busy with his meeting staff and not very attentive to the interview.
Questions
- Easy greedy question.
- Longest palindrome string.
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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
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.
2.0
Good Pay, Heavy Workload
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 31, 2023
Pros: Payment is good, really much cash.
Cons: Heavy workload, a lot of meetings in the evenings.
1.0
Stay far away
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April 28, 2025
Pros: Big tech, pretty good perks.
Cons: Low retention.
Psychologically unsafe environment.
- 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.
- 2.0Good Pay, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 31, 2023Pros: Payment is good, really much cash.Cons: Heavy workload, a lot of meetings in the evenings.
- 1.0Stay far awaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaApril 28, 2025Pros: Big tech, pretty good perks.Cons: Low retention. Psychologically unsafe environment.
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