Process
The first round was normal DSA, with medium-level coding questions. The next round was also supposed to be DSA, but I was asked all sorts of coding questions before any DSA ones. It was unexpected and went really badly.
Questions
Medium level DSA for round one
Hard DSA and 3 different SQL queries, etc.
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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
1.0
Avoid at all costs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
April 5, 2024
Pros: 1. Compensation is above market rate.
2. Snacks and free lunch are provided.
Cons: 1. Non-existent work culture and diversity for marginalized individuals.
2. Don't expect good job performance if your reporting manager is in China.
3. 99% of meetings are conducted in Chinese.
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.
4.0
Great Pay, Terrible Work-life
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 15, 2024
Pros: Very good pay and good food.
Cons: Bad work-life balance! I need to stay up late.
- 1.0Avoid at all costsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeApril 5, 2024Pros: 1. Compensation is above market rate. 2. Snacks and free lunch are provided.Cons: 1. Non-existent work culture and diversity for marginalized individuals. 2. Don't expect good job performance if your reporting manager is in China. 3. 99% of meetings are conducted in Chinese.
- 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.
- 4.0Great Pay, Terrible Work-lifeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 15, 2024Pros: Very good pay and good food.Cons: Bad work-life balance! I need to stay up late.
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