Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - Vancouver, Canada
Process
First, there is OA with a LeetCode medium-hard question.
Then, there will be an online coding interview with one team member, featuring a LeetCode medium question on Feishu.
Finally, there will be a second round of interview.
Questions
The question is very similar to LeetCode 200, "Number of Islands." However, they have modified it. You start from a given point and then find the minimum steps to reach the boundary.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the TikTok Software Engineer (Internship) role in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in Vancouver, British Columbia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in Vancouver, British Columbia.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 3.0Interesting company for AsiansSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaApril 20, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits decent. Learn a lot about large-scale tech.Cons: You have to really work at least 9-10 hours a day, with meetings at night because you always have to sync with China. There is no direction in the company. You have to drive projects.
- 5.0Backend Software EngineerSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaAugust 16, 2025Pros: a good technology platform, you will learn a lot.Cons: The work-life balance is not good.
- 3.0Good pay, hard workSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMay 2, 2025Pros: The pay is pretty competitive, and all of the coworkers are very young.Cons: You're going to be working a lot. Calls are in Chinese.
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