Process
Interview with Java basic questions, project and resume questions. Detail about the resume.
Two LeetCode questions about sorting and arrays. Talk about the questions and how to implement them.
HR interview.
Questions
The project you are interested in, and the details about it.
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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
5.0
Smart Team, Useless Hr
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
July 18, 2021
Pros: - (Really) Smart people
- Great pay
- Good work-life balance (at least in London teams)
- Good WFH benefits
- Very diverse and inclusive
- They abolished 996 culture.
Cons: Recruiters & HR are useless. Bad communication.
A lot of pay imbalance among the same levels. TikTok will probably get sued for this very soon.
1.0
Fast Growth, Language Barrier
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 26, 2024
Pros: Entering as a new grad, you can experience fast growth if you are on the right team.
Pay is comparable to other FAANG companies.
Business growth is good for now (2024).
Cons: At a certain point in your career, the inability to speak Chinese will impact your work and career growth. This company is over 90% Chinese. From a company efficiency standpoint, non-Chinese speakers are much less productive and therefore not desirable for the long term.
Pay is not as good as FAANG companies.
High risk stock; I personally don't see a chance of an IPO.
Political risk of a platform ban or divesting happening brings uncertainty.
2.0
A company for workaholics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
April 1, 2024
Pros: Projects and works are impactful.
Cons: - Lack of work-life balance.
- Management is terrible.
- 5.0Smart Team, Useless HrSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJuly 18, 2021Pros: - (Really) Smart people - Great pay - Good work-life balance (at least in London teams) - Good WFH benefits - Very diverse and inclusive - They abolished 996 culture.Cons: Recruiters & HR are useless. Bad communication. A lot of pay imbalance among the same levels. TikTok will probably get sued for this very soon.
- 1.0Fast Growth, Language BarrierSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 26, 2024Pros: Entering as a new grad, you can experience fast growth if you are on the right team. Pay is comparable to other FAANG companies. Business growth is good for now (2024).Cons: At a certain point in your career, the inability to speak Chinese will impact your work and career growth. This company is over 90% Chinese. From a company efficiency standpoint, non-Chinese speakers are much less productive and therefore not desirable for the long term. Pay is not as good as FAANG companies. High risk stock; I personally don't see a chance of an IPO. Political risk of a platform ban or divesting happening brings uncertainty.
- 2.0A company for workaholicsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaApril 1, 2024Pros: Projects and works are impactful.Cons: - Lack of work-life balance. - Management is terrible.
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