Process
A recruiter reached out to me. I had the recruiter call, and then the first technical interview. I didn't pass this interview, but the next steps were the final interviews (4 rounds).
Questions
They asked me React frontend questions about setTimeout.
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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
4.0
Good benefits, but a fast-paced environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 28, 2023
Pros: Good benefits:
* Free food
* Good insurance package
Cons: Stressful and fast-paced, with difficult managers.
4.0
Nice People, Busy Atmosphere
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 4, 2022
Pros: The people I work with are quite nice and friendly.
Cons: Most people are quite busy.
1.0
Pretty Terrible WLB
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 18, 2025
Pros: - Good compensation
- Free food
- Snacks
Cons: - Terrible work-life balance (always international meetings, so expect 6 PM - midnight+ to be filled with meetings).
- Fully Chinese environment; prepare to use Google Translate a lot.
- Terrible communication.
- 4.0Good benefits, but a fast-paced environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 28, 2023Pros: Good benefits: * Free food * Good insurance packageCons: Stressful and fast-paced, with difficult managers.
- 4.0Nice People, Busy AtmosphereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 4, 2022Pros: The people I work with are quite nice and friendly.Cons: Most people are quite busy.
- 1.0Pretty Terrible WLBSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 18, 2025Pros: - Good compensation - Free food - SnacksCons: - Terrible work-life balance (always international meetings, so expect 6 PM - midnight+ to be filled with meetings). - Fully Chinese environment; prepare to use Google Translate a lot. - Terrible communication.
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