Process
It's an online assessment. You write your code in HackerRank. There are five problems. You have two hours to solve them.
There are test cases for each problem. You should code efficiently, otherwise your code cannot pass all test cases.
Questions
Circular Printer superstack ancestor problem
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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
Awesome Learning, No Downsides
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
August 21, 2025
Pros: Great learning benefits for everyone.
Cons: None I can think of.
3.0
Good pay, terrible work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 9, 2023
Pros: Very good at rewarding employees with fair pay, bonuses, and awards.
Cons: Late-night meetings every night with teams in China.
Meetings do not use English, with a strong bias against non-Chinese employees.
3.0
Learning Environment, Tough Promotion
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
June 16, 2024
Pros: Diverse teams, good learning, and a thriving environment.
Cons: Extremely competitive and hard to get promoted.
- 5.0Awesome Learning, No DownsidesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaAugust 21, 2025Pros: Great learning benefits for everyone.Cons: None I can think of.
- 3.0Good pay, terrible workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 9, 2023Pros: Very good at rewarding employees with fair pay, bonuses, and awards.Cons: Late-night meetings every night with teams in China. Meetings do not use English, with a strong bias against non-Chinese employees.
- 3.0Learning Environment, Tough PromotionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJune 16, 2024Pros: Diverse teams, good learning, and a thriving environment.Cons: Extremely competitive and hard to get promoted.
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