Process
It was a coding interview with only one question.
Given some bus routes and a source and destination stop, determine the minimum number of buses needed to take.
The interviewer was serious and provided only a few pieces of feedback.
Questions
Given some bus routes and one source and destination stop, find the minimum number of buses we need to take.
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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
Very bad company culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
April 13, 2025
Pros: Good scope, good teammates.
Cons: Too much work to do, no WLB.
3.0
Great benefits, poor culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 6, 2025
Pros: Good compensation and benefits (flexi benefits, insurance).
Great in-house tools and infrastructure.
Cons: Culture is primarily Chinese. Not being able to speak the language will be a hindrance.
Business requirements are pushed top-down and are often rushed.
5.0
Great Benefits, Heavy Workload
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
December 18, 2023
Pros: Competitive benefit plan, including medical and annual leave.
Cons: Heavy workload and working pressure. WLB is not good.
- 3.0Very bad company cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaApril 13, 2025Pros: Good scope, good teammates.Cons: Too much work to do, no WLB.
- 3.0Great benefits, poor cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 6, 2025Pros: Good compensation and benefits (flexi benefits, insurance). Great in-house tools and infrastructure.Cons: Culture is primarily Chinese. Not being able to speak the language will be a hindrance. Business requirements are pushed top-down and are often rushed.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeDecember 18, 2023Pros: Competitive benefit plan, including medical and annual leave.Cons: Heavy workload and working pressure. WLB is not good.
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