Process
3 tech rounds.
Asked HR about the interview type every time and never got a reply.
Thought the third round was more about resume and experience, but no.
Failed on the third round because I didn't prepare well and only solved one never-seen coding question, not two, within the time limit. It wasn't even on LeetCode.
Interviewer was late and impolite. HR was ignoring.
That's all.
Questions
Why are you choosing TikTok while it's politically unstable? -- from an interviewer based in China
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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
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 3.0Fair salary, poor WLBSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 27, 2025Pros: - Salary is okay. - Free lunch. - Good reimbursement policy (including annual $2,500 of flexible benefits).Cons: Really long working hours, sometimes working until midnight. (This really depends on teams; I also know some teams leaving at around 6 pm.)
- 3.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 3, 2024Pros: Good pay, chill people, very nice benefits.Cons: Long hours can sometimes be exhausting.
- 5.0Great Benefits, Hectic PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 26, 2023Pros: Competitive and fast-paced. Good insurance and welfare.Cons: Too much Chinese speaking OT
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