Process
Multiple rounds of technical and behavioral interviews were conducted.
Technical interviews were difficult compared to other interview experiences I've had. My interviewers, especially in the early rounds, were not the friendliest and seemed like they did not want to be there.
Questions
SQL, OOP, DFS/BFS coding questions
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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
Depends on the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 8, 2025
Pros: High base salary, and high-value impact projects
Cons: The docs are in Chinese, the translation works badly, and selling stocks is complicated. It's hard to be promoted if you are a non-Chinese speaker.
1.0
Have a taste of China's supremacy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 13, 2022
Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death!
- You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day!
- It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable.
- You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!
Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
5.0
Great Pay, Tough Balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 26, 2024
Pros: Good pay. Good pay. Good pay.
Cons: Bad work-life balance. Bad work.
- 3.0Depends on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 8, 2025Pros: High base salary, and high-value impact projectsCons: The docs are in Chinese, the translation works badly, and selling stocks is complicated. It's hard to be promoted if you are a non-Chinese speaker.
- 1.0Have a taste of China's supremacySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 13, 2022Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death! - You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day! - It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable. - You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
- 5.0Great Pay, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2024Pros: Good pay. Good pay. Good pay.Cons: Bad work-life balance. Bad work.
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