Process
All OA rounds were completed. I received an interview invitation several days later.
I successfully solved the coding test and received some good feedback from the interviewer.
However, the headcounts were filled, and I was rejected.
The interview itself went smoothly.
Questions
Tell me about your recent projects.
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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
3.0
Free Food, Long Hours
SWE Intern • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 12, 2025
Pros: Not too bad, free food.
Cons: Long working hours, management hands off.
4.0
Great Place to Start
SWE Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 4, 2025
Pros: Fast-paced environment and focused groups.
Cons: A lot of documents in Mandarin.
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.
- 3.0Free Food, Long HoursSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 12, 2025Pros: Not too bad, free food.Cons: Long working hours, management hands off.
- 4.0Great Place to StartSWE Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 4, 2025Pros: Fast-paced environment and focused groups.Cons: A lot of documents in Mandarin.
- 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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