Process
Their HackerRank was extremely difficult and unusually short on time. One of their questions was convoluted to the point that I couldn't figure out what the answers were supposed to output, so I had nothing to cross-reference.
Questions
The question I mentioned had to do with permutations of 2x1xn blocks.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive42%
Neutral50%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
3.0
Interesting place to work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 23, 2022
Pros: You will gain valuable experience in development.
Cons: They work you quite hard and are not very welcoming.
1.0
Great Food, Terrible Coworkers
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 3, 2024
Pros: Good food, good location, pay a lot.
Cons: Below-average coworkers. Not smart and unfriendly. They try their best to steal credit.
4.0
Fast-paced working environment
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
September 27, 2023
Pros: I learned a lot and got to take on a lot of responsibility as an intern.
Cons: People work very hard, and the priority is to ship out code without much regard for quality.
- 3.0Interesting place to workSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 23, 2022Pros: You will gain valuable experience in development.Cons: They work you quite hard and are not very welcoming.
- 1.0Great Food, Terrible CoworkersSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 3, 2024Pros: Good food, good location, pay a lot.Cons: Below-average coworkers. Not smart and unfriendly. They try their best to steal credit.
- 4.0Fast-paced working environmentSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSeptember 27, 2023Pros: I learned a lot and got to take on a lot of responsibility as an intern.Cons: People work very hard, and the priority is to ship out code without much regard for quality.
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