Process
I had a technical interview. There were three questions in total, all around medium difficulty.
The interviewers were kind and weren't too strict.
It was about 1.5 hours long. One question involved two pointers, and another utilized backtracking.
Questions
Two pointers and backtracking LC questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 37 interview experiences for the TikTok SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
3%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive51%
Neutral38%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work
SWE Intern • Current Employee
United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento, California, United States
June 10, 2024
Pros: - Nice people
- Great compensation
- Interesting work and projects
Cons: Not much bad things, actually.
4.0
Supportive Team, But Tired
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 3, 2024
Pros: The people here are supportive.
Cons: Sometimes overwork, a bit tiring.
5.0
Great Learning, Worrying Outlook
SWE Intern • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
May 6, 2025
Pros: - Lots to learn and helpful managers.
Cons: - not sure how long TikTok will stay unbanned again.
- 5.0Great place to workSWE Intern • Current EmployeeUnited States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento, California, United StatesJune 10, 2024Pros: - Nice people - Great compensation - Interesting work and projectsCons: Not much bad things, actually.
- 4.0Supportive Team, But TiredSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 3, 2024Pros: The people here are supportive.Cons: Sometimes overwork, a bit tiring.
- 5.0Great Learning, Worrying OutlookSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: - Lots to learn and helpful managers.Cons: - not sure how long TikTok will stay unbanned again.
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