Process
A very quick introduction at the beginning, then move on to a coding interview on HackerRank. We'll solve two medium-level graph problems in 40-50 minutes, focusing on problem-solving, verbal skills, and coding skills.
Questions
Brief introduction of your past experience.
Simple follow-up on one of my projects.
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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
Good for an engineer working here
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 29, 2023
Pros: have a good benefit than other companies.
Cons: The workload is bigger than other companies.
3.0
Not the best place for a new grad
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 1, 2022
Pros: Good brand for a resume. Interesting internal tools and technologies; you can learn a good deal if you pay attention. People are friendly.
Cons: Boring project.
The company is huge, and not all teams are created equal, especially those working on back-of-house projects.
Highly dependent on Chinese teams; docs and meetings are often in Chinese.
Pay is not the most competitive.
1.0
Food Good, No Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 6, 2024
Pros: Good food and benefits, good teammates.
Cons: Can't speak Chinese? No room for growth.
- 5.0Good for an engineer working hereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: have a good benefit than other companies.Cons: The workload is bigger than other companies.
- 3.0Not the best place for a new gradSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 1, 2022Pros: Good brand for a resume. Interesting internal tools and technologies; you can learn a good deal if you pay attention. People are friendly.Cons: Boring project. The company is huge, and not all teams are created equal, especially those working on back-of-house projects. Highly dependent on Chinese teams; docs and meetings are often in Chinese. Pay is not the most competitive.
- 1.0Food Good, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 6, 2024Pros: Good food and benefits, good teammates.Cons: Can't speak Chinese? No room for growth.
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