Process
Online assessment after applying. You have one week to finish it.
There are 5 questions:
- 2 multiple choice
- 2 LeetCode medium
- 1 LeetCode hard
The time limit is 2 hours.
It is quite difficult compared to other companies. Currently waiting for the results.
Questions
Basic coding knowledge. Data structures and algorithms.
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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
The most fantastic experience ever!
Quality Assurance Analyst • Former Employee
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
March 3, 2023
Pros: 1. Everybody in the Company truly lives the Company's core values.
2. Regular feedback and true appreciation of your effort.
3. Very generous in terms of compensation.
4. Fun, supportive, and comfy atmosphere.
5. Many communities within the company, to each taste.
6. Ability to work on various projects with different teams, even outside of your main responsibilities.
7. You become a member of the family instantly.
Cons: It was heartbreaking to be laid off.
4.0
Good summer internship for big tech
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
Sydney, Australia
October 8, 2025
Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.
Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
- 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.
- 5.0The most fantastic experience ever!Quality Assurance Analyst • Former EmployeeMoscow, Moskva, RussiaMarch 3, 2023Pros: 1. Everybody in the Company truly lives the Company's core values. 2. Regular feedback and true appreciation of your effort. 3. Very generous in terms of compensation. 4. Fun, supportive, and comfy atmosphere. 5. Many communities within the company, to each taste. 6. Ability to work on various projects with different teams, even outside of your main responsibilities. 7. You become a member of the family instantly.Cons: It was heartbreaking to be laid off.
- 4.0Good summer internship for big techSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSydney, AustraliaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Fun interns, real code experience, and some very supportive team members.Cons: Can be stressful or limited mentorship, depending on placement. Adjustment can be challenging.
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