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Not a typical Silicon Valley-style company you would expect

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at TikTok for 2 years
May 15, 2021
New York, New York
3.0
Positive Outlook
Pros
  • Recognized brand with Gen-Z.
  • Ambitious company.
Cons

Compensation: No annual merit increase or equity refresh.

Language: For engineering positions, only join this company if you can speak fluent Chinese.

HQ in China: Expect late-night meetings.

Decision making: Most important decisions are made in HQ and high-level Chinese management. File-and-rank employees do execution only.

Advice to Management
  1. Be more transparent.
  2. Improve compensation.
  3. Give more business decision-making opportunities.

Additional Ratings

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

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