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Bad culture, little growth opportunities.

Backend Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at TikTok for 2 years
June 8, 2024
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros
  • Generally smart people.
  • Depending on the team, might have interesting problems at scale.
  • Good compensation.
Cons
  • Below average working culture and WLB on a good team, and absolutely terrible working culture and WLB on a bad team.
  • Many night meetings.
  • No focus on growth at all; management just chases short-term goals to show off in the review cycle.
  • Poor tech practices.
  • Performance theatre.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
3.0

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