Process
OA: There are five questions in total.
The SQL question will use GROUP BY and CTEs.
The coding questions are medium-level array and string questions. The sliding window technique will be tested. (You won't pass all tests if your solution is O(n^2)).
Questions
There is also a system architect question.
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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
3.0
Interesting company for Asians
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
April 20, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits decent. Learn a lot about large-scale tech.
Cons: You have to really work at least 9-10 hours a day, with meetings at night because you always have to sync with China.
There is no direction in the company. You have to drive projects.
1.0
Good Pay, Strong Overtime
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 4, 2025
Pros: The pay is pretty high and decent.
Cons: Main language is Chinese. Overtime culture is very strong.
4.0
Smart Team, Fast Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 16, 2025
Pros: Good career growth, smart coworkers.
Cons: Very fast pace, miscommunications across teams.
- 3.0Interesting company for AsiansSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaApril 20, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits decent. Learn a lot about large-scale tech.Cons: You have to really work at least 9-10 hours a day, with meetings at night because you always have to sync with China. There is no direction in the company. You have to drive projects.
- 1.0Good Pay, Strong OvertimeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 4, 2025Pros: The pay is pretty high and decent.Cons: Main language is Chinese. Overtime culture is very strong.
- 4.0Smart Team, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 16, 2025Pros: Good career growth, smart coworkers.Cons: Very fast pace, miscommunications across teams.
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