Process
A quick self-introduction, followed by a LeetCode medium question.
The team is TNS, so they also want people with multi-modal data experience.
Knowing something about LLMs is better.
Consider Transformer or traditional ML design.
Questions
A binary search question on a list
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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
Challenging Work, Too Much Effort
SWE Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 4, 2022
Pros: Good food and challenging work.
Cons: A lot of work and less holidays.
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.
4.0
Heavily team dependent
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 8, 2023
Pros: You learn a lot, as the environment is very fast-paced.
Cons: Difficult and laborious interview process with long waits in between rounds.
- 5.0Challenging Work, Too Much EffortSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 4, 2022Pros: Good food and challenging work.Cons: A lot of work and less holidays.
- 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.
- 4.0Heavily team dependentSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 8, 2023Pros: You learn a lot, as the environment is very fast-paced.Cons: Difficult and laborious interview process with long waits in between rounds.
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