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Poor culture. Expect to struggle if you don't know Mandarin

Data Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at TikTok for 2 years
August 10, 2024
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Industry std pay
  • Free food
Cons
  • Poor work-life balance, with employees having a very individualistic outlook and little emphasis on team cohesion.
  • Not ideal for people who don't speak Mandarin, as it's prevalent in documentation, tools, and meetings.
  • Late meetings with the CN team.
  • Substandard English proficiency is common, even among US team members, often causing misunderstandings.
  • Lacks diversity.

Additional Ratings

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

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