Process
Be prepared for a coding exercise from someone who seemed burnt out and impatient.
The interviewee also didn't seem to be from the same time zone.
I almost didn't want to work there just from that interaction.
Questions
It was a general get-to-know-you, followed by a coding exercise. Pretty sure it was a binary tree.
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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
4.0
Busy daily work, but worth it
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 18, 2021
Pros: - Large scope and a good opportunity to grow.
- Have a chance to start a product from 0 to 1.
- Fast-growing business and quick iterations.
- Engineering quality is good, and people are nice here.
- Cloud infra is state-of-the-art in the industry.
Cons: - Cross-functional team collaboration across different time zones is a problem. I have to attend meetings in the evening with teams in other time zones.
- Political risk. Folks are waiting for the IPO.
4.0
Good Pay, Little Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 11, 2022
Pros: It provides a quite amount of salary.
Cons: It still lacks opportunity to grow.
4.0
Great Perks, Difficult Colleagues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
March 19, 2024
Pros: Good pantry, benefits, and free lunch.
Cons: It is hard to communicate with colleagues.
- 4.0Busy daily work, but worth itSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 18, 2021Pros: - Large scope and a good opportunity to grow. - Have a chance to start a product from 0 to 1. - Fast-growing business and quick iterations. - Engineering quality is good, and people are nice here. - Cloud infra is state-of-the-art in the industry.Cons: - Cross-functional team collaboration across different time zones is a problem. I have to attend meetings in the evening with teams in other time zones. - Political risk. Folks are waiting for the IPO.
- 4.0Good Pay, Little GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 11, 2022Pros: It provides a quite amount of salary.Cons: It still lacks opportunity to grow.
- 4.0Great Perks, Difficult ColleaguesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMarch 19, 2024Pros: Good pantry, benefits, and free lunch.Cons: It is hard to communicate with colleagues.
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