Process
The interviewer didn't show up the first time and rescheduled twice after.
I took the online assessment first and was then asked to interview.
The whole process took way too long.
Questions
Medium level LeetCode HackerRank question.
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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
A nice company to work with
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 10, 2024
Pros: - Excellent peers.
- Nice office.
Cons: - No training.
- Work culture is not good.
3.0
Good Pay, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 11, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits, and flexibility.
Cons: Very hardworking, even at night.
4.0
Smart Team, Small Scope
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
May 10, 2024
Pros: Smart people around you, somewhat useful work done, and the workload was sometimes light and sometimes heavy.
Cons: Job scope is small and overspecialized, leading to unnecessary performative work. Deadlines can be tight when it comes to it.
- 3.0A nice company to work withSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 10, 2024Pros: - Excellent peers. - Nice office.Cons: - No training. - Work culture is not good.
- 3.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 11, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, and flexibility.Cons: Very hardworking, even at night.
- 4.0Smart Team, Small ScopeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 10, 2024Pros: Smart people around you, somewhat useful work done, and the workload was sometimes light and sometimes heavy.Cons: Job scope is small and overspecialized, leading to unnecessary performative work. Deadlines can be tight when it comes to it.
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