Process
Decent interview. The questions ranged from medium to hard. Interviewers were helpful, offering hints and answering many questions after the coding challenges. The interview was very interactive across all three rounds, including the HR phone screen.
Questions
Mostly LeetCode DP, similar questions with some twists.
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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
It was alright
Software Engineer • Former Employee
June 20, 2022
Pros: Smart people to work with.
Cons: Product sense and direction lacking.
1.0
It is depressing to work here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
September 5, 2023
Pros: Decent pay in the current job climate.
Cons: Hostile working environment. Impossible to succeed if your command of Chinese is not excellent. Does not care for code quality. The environment in the office is really depressing. People constantly sigh, swear, and loudly proclaim that they want to quit every day of the week.
4.0
Free Food, Late Nights
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 14, 2025
Pros: 1. Free lunch & dinner
Cons: 1. Stay up late for the time difference.
- 3.0It was alrightSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 20, 2022Pros: Smart people to work with.Cons: Product sense and direction lacking.
- 1.0It is depressing to work hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 5, 2023Pros: Decent pay in the current job climate.Cons: Hostile working environment. Impossible to succeed if your command of Chinese is not excellent. Does not care for code quality. The environment in the office is really depressing. People constantly sigh, swear, and loudly proclaim that they want to quit every day of the week.
- 4.0Free Food, Late NightsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 14, 2025Pros: 1. Free lunch & dinnerCons: 1. Stay up late for the time difference.
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