Process
The process consisted of two technical interviews, each with two coding questions. The interviews were conducted through the HackerRank platform.
Questions were LeetCode-style and straightforward.
Overall, it was a pretty good process. They were quick to get back.
Questions
Data structure and algorithm 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
4.0
Smart Team, Small Scope
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
May 10, 2024
Pros: Smart people around you, somewhat useful work done, and the workload was sometimes light and sometimes heavy.
Cons: Job scope is small and overspecialized, leading to unnecessary performative work. Deadlines can be tight when it comes to it.
2.0
Ok Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 10, 2024
Pros: Ok, WLB and plenty of resources.
Cons: Lacks diversity, and pay is not on par with other big tech.
1.0
Worst company to work at
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 1, 2025
Pros: No pros... maybe free food.
Cons: Too many cons, especially for engineering teams. 99% of the company is Chinese and can't even speak English. It's hard to get along with people there because they only speak Chinese. And because of that, the work culture sucks too.
Sometimes working from 9 am to 2 am for a couple of weeks only to have the manager say crap like, "Trying your best isn't enough. You still have to finish on time." There is no work-life balance at TikTok as a software engineer, maybe just the Ads team, but yeah. That's the worst.
- 4.0Smart Team, Small ScopeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMay 10, 2024Pros: Smart people around you, somewhat useful work done, and the workload was sometimes light and sometimes heavy.Cons: Job scope is small and overspecialized, leading to unnecessary performative work. Deadlines can be tight when it comes to it.
- 2.0Ok Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 10, 2024Pros: Ok, WLB and plenty of resources.Cons: Lacks diversity, and pay is not on par with other big tech.
- 1.0Worst company to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 1, 2025Pros: No pros... maybe free food.Cons: Too many cons, especially for engineering teams. 99% of the company is Chinese and can't even speak English. It's hard to get along with people there because they only speak Chinese. And because of that, the work culture sucks too. Sometimes working from 9 am to 2 am for a couple of weeks only to have the manager say crap like, "Trying your best isn't enough. You still have to finish on time." There is no work-life balance at TikTok as a software engineer, maybe just the Ads team, but yeah. That's the worst.
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