Process
Very weird. The interviewer from China was very bad. He always asked questions as if he knew everything and was very self-satisfied. The interviewer based in the US was good.
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
3.0
Great learning opportunities, stressful work culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
June 6, 2024
Pros: Exposed to many different projects in a huge system, I get to learn a lot by working alongside talented engineers.
You can learn how to be an extremely efficient engineer there.
Cons: Not much concern for your career growth. Their idea of mentorship is someone who has some brief experience and would give you tasks without considering your career goals, interests, and how they can help you grow as an engineer.
Stressful work culture. It would be much more helpful if you can communicate in Chinese.
1.0
Okay Pay, Awful Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 14, 2024
Pros: money not very bad.
Cons: A lot of [people] don't know how to start.
3.0
Experience at TikTok
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 11, 2025
Pros: Interesting products, good pay, perks, and benefits.
Cons: Poor leadership, constant reshuffle/reorg.
- 3.0Great learning opportunities, stressful work cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJune 6, 2024Pros: Exposed to many different projects in a huge system, I get to learn a lot by working alongside talented engineers. You can learn how to be an extremely efficient engineer there.Cons: Not much concern for your career growth. Their idea of mentorship is someone who has some brief experience and would give you tasks without considering your career goals, interests, and how they can help you grow as an engineer. Stressful work culture. It would be much more helpful if you can communicate in Chinese.
- 1.0Okay Pay, Awful ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 14, 2024Pros: money not very bad.Cons: A lot of [people] don't know how to start.
- 3.0Experience at TikTokSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2025Pros: Interesting products, good pay, perks, and benefits.Cons: Poor leadership, constant reshuffle/reorg.
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