Process
I just passed the first HR call, and my first tech interview is coming up next week. The HR call process was good, and the recruiter was responsive. During the first call, they asked typical questions like 'Why TikTok?' and let me talk in depth about my projects.
Questions
Can you describe the best project you have worked on?
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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
1.0
Impactful Projects, Exhausting Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
May 31, 2023
Pros: Lots of impactful projects to work on.
Cons: Long working hours, so tiring.
3.0
Interesting company for Asians
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
April 20, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits decent. Learn a lot about large-scale tech.
Cons: You have to really work at least 9-10 hours a day, with meetings at night because you always have to sync with China.
There is no direction in the company. You have to drive projects.
4.0
Work-life harmony
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 27, 2025
Pros: Free snacks, gym pass, 20 days international remote work.
Cons: Night meetings with China teams.
- 1.0Impactful Projects, Exhausting HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 31, 2023Pros: Lots of impactful projects to work on.Cons: Long working hours, so tiring.
- 3.0Interesting company for AsiansSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaApril 20, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits decent. Learn a lot about large-scale tech.Cons: You have to really work at least 9-10 hours a day, with meetings at night because you always have to sync with China. There is no direction in the company. You have to drive projects.
- 4.0Work-life harmonySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 27, 2025Pros: Free snacks, gym pass, 20 days international remote work.Cons: Night meetings with China teams.
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