Process
HR --> peer team member --> hiring manager --> skip-level manager.
They don't have a very well-defined process and don't respect candidates very much. Interviewers, most of the time, may not even introduce themselves.
Questions
General questions based on resume, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the TikTok SRE Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their SRE Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's SRE Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Good Tech, Ancient Processes
SRE Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
December 1, 2025
Pros: - branding/name recognition
- some good tech/idea/architecture around
Cons: - Processes feel like 2009.
- Language barrier, time zone issues, default is closed/locked.
- Deadline driven.
4.0
Work-life balance is difficult.
SRE Engineer • Current Employee
July 17, 2025
Pros: Good people working on the latest technology.
Cons: The work-life balance can be difficult.
5.0
Enjoyed Company, Disliked Time
SRE Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 18, 2025
Pros: Good company to work for. I enjoyed it.
Cons: Did not like the time.
- 2.0Good Tech, Ancient ProcessesSRE Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomDecember 1, 2025Pros: - branding/name recognition - some good tech/idea/architecture aroundCons: - Processes feel like 2009. - Language barrier, time zone issues, default is closed/locked. - Deadline driven.
- 4.0Work-life balance is difficult.SRE Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 17, 2025Pros: Good people working on the latest technology.Cons: The work-life balance can be difficult.
- 5.0Enjoyed Company, Disliked TimeSRE Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 18, 2025Pros: Good company to work for. I enjoyed it.Cons: Did not like the time.
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