Process
The interview is scheduled for 9 PM PST. The interviewer speaks limited English. He showcased his coding language, C++. I was confused how a tech community could be like that. Very poor experience!
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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
Fun Work, Food Poisoning
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
July 3, 2025
Pros: Good. Work is fun, and the team is smart.
Cons: Food sometimes gives food poisoning.
5.0
a good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 17, 2022
Pros: impactful work and great products
Cons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
4.0
Innovative Company with Brilliant Talent, but Facing Growing Internal Competition
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
January 8, 2025
Pros: Brilliant Colleagues: The company attracts top talent from diverse backgrounds, making it a stimulating environment to grow professionally.
Cons: Growing Internal Competition: The work environment is increasingly competitive, particularly for teams collaborating with counterparts in Mainland China. This can sometimes lead to inefficiency or excessive pressure.
- 5.0Fun Work, Food PoisoningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJuly 3, 2025Pros: Good. Work is fun, and the team is smart.Cons: Food sometimes gives food poisoning.
- 5.0a good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2022Pros: impactful work and great productsCons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
- 4.0Innovative Company with Brilliant Talent, but Facing Growing Internal CompetitionSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJanuary 8, 2025Pros: Brilliant Colleagues: The company attracts top talent from diverse backgrounds, making it a stimulating environment to grow professionally.Cons: Growing Internal Competition: The work environment is increasingly competitive, particularly for teams collaborating with counterparts in Mainland China. This can sometimes lead to inefficiency or excessive pressure.
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