Process
I applied to the software engineer internship. For the TikTok software engineer intern position, there will be an online assessment that you need to take before the interview. The online assessment is being conducted by the HackerRank platform.
Questions
Multiple choice 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
Great Systems, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
April 15, 2025
Pros: Fully system, workflow system, and performance review system.
Cons: Too much of a rat race when you work here, almost over 10 hours per day.
5.0
a good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
November 17, 2022
Pros: impactful work and great products
Cons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
1.0
Have a taste of China's supremacy
Software Engineer • Former Employee
April 13, 2022
Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death!
- You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day!
- It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable.
- You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!
Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
- 5.0Great Systems, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeApril 15, 2025Pros: Fully system, workflow system, and performance review system.Cons: Too much of a rat race when you work here, almost over 10 hours per day.
- 5.0a good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesNovember 17, 2022Pros: impactful work and great productsCons: Sometimes I have to meet with the international team.
- 1.0Have a taste of China's supremacySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeApril 13, 2022Pros: - A broad scope of work and interesting challenges that you will likely work yourself to death! - You will get free Chinese lessons from your colleagues every single day! - It's the biggest social media, beating its competition. You will have a great impact here since you will be responsible for making the next generation dumber and miserable. - You won't have to attend many useless meetings since it's all in Chinese. How awesome is that!Cons: None, honestly. It's such an honor to be part of the party.
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