Process
The interview went smoothly. I learned a lot. I was asked about my background, past experience, and, most importantly, an algorithm problem.
We talked about work-life balance, the working environment, and company culture at TikTok.
Questions
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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
TikTok is health
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
March 9, 2023
Pros: Good tech environment, good benefits, helpful team.
Cons: Fast evolving, require a lot of time and effort.
4.0
Working for about 1 year in TikTok @ Shanghai
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 12, 2023
Pros: Compared to other tech companies in China, TikTok has a strong infra and tech architecture, and its culture is relatively good.
Cons: The stock policy is not good for employees.
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, Australia
December 19, 2024
Pros: I really like the culture of TikTok.
Cons: Sometimes long hours and an unpredictable schedule
- 5.0TikTok is healthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesMarch 9, 2023Pros: Good tech environment, good benefits, helpful team.Cons: Fast evolving, require a lot of time and effort.
- 4.0Working for about 1 year in TikTok @ ShanghaiSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 12, 2023Pros: Compared to other tech companies in China, TikTok has a strong infra and tech architecture, and its culture is relatively good.Cons: The stock policy is not good for employees.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, AustraliaDecember 19, 2024Pros: I really like the culture of TikTok.Cons: Sometimes long hours and an unpredictable schedule
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