Process
I received a coding challenge after submitting my job application.
There were three problems:
- Two medium-level
- One hard-level
I did not finish within the two-hour time limit. I haven't heard from TikTok since the coding challenge.
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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
2.0
Diverse Team, Awful Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 14, 2022
Pros: Teammate in the team, quite diverse at least.
Cons: Very bad work-life balance.
2.0
TikTok Shop is..
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 14, 2025
Pros: It's OK. Deadlines are aggressive, and you will have to work overtime. But you work on interesting problems, cutting-edge technologies, and are surrounded by intelligent coworkers.
Cons: stressful and hard for non-Chinese speakers
5.0
Gain a lot but tired
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 2, 2025
Pros: 1. As an intern, I can participate in much larger projects and take core responsibility, thus I gain a lot.
2. Work back home earlier, of course, compared to other departments in Shanghai.
Cons: 1. Tired of handling multiple tasks
paralelly.
2. Culture of competition.
- 2.0Diverse Team, Awful BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 14, 2022Pros: Teammate in the team, quite diverse at least.Cons: Very bad work-life balance.
- 2.0TikTok Shop is..Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 14, 2025Pros: It's OK. Deadlines are aggressive, and you will have to work overtime. But you work on interesting problems, cutting-edge technologies, and are surrounded by intelligent coworkers.Cons: stressful and hard for non-Chinese speakers
- 5.0Gain a lot but tiredSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 2, 2025Pros: 1. As an intern, I can participate in much larger projects and take core responsibility, thus I gain a lot. 2. Work back home earlier, of course, compared to other departments in Shanghai.Cons: 1. Tired of handling multiple tasks paralelly. 2. Culture of competition.
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