Process
The first round consists of two technical interviews. One is very hard, even harder than most difficult problems on LeetCode. The other is easy. The interviewer is very patient and kind.
Questions
Algorithm problems.
Heap; dynamic programming.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 137 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
8%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral47%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Easy Platform, Busy Hr
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Remote
December 14, 2022
Pros: A nice communication platform, and easy to use.
Cons: Too many employees, and HR is too busy.
5.0
Flexible Start, Unstable End
Quality Assurance Analyst • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
November 15, 2023
Pros: It started off as flexible, but eventually things were not that good.
Cons: not too stable. They can close a position anytime.
4.0
Great place to work
Senior Quality Analyst • Former Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
July 21, 2025
Pros: A fantastic team-based environment.
Cons: No real cons for myself. Competitive progression roots, but that’s normal in these types of companies.
- 5.0Easy Platform, Busy HrSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeRemoteDecember 14, 2022Pros: A nice communication platform, and easy to use.Cons: Too many employees, and HR is too busy.
- 5.0Flexible Start, Unstable EndQuality Assurance Analyst • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 15, 2023Pros: It started off as flexible, but eventually things were not that good.Cons: not too stable. They can close a position anytime.
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Quality Analyst • Former EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandJuly 21, 2025Pros: A fantastic team-based environment.Cons: No real cons for myself. Competitive progression roots, but that’s normal in these types of companies.
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