Got an invite to for the coding assessment. Had some issues logging in and setting up the camera but overall was smooth. The questions seemed very difficult. It was like Leetcode hard.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok
Interview
One hour call for first round of technicals. Interviewer did not speak fluent english and was difficult to understand. Even after achieving a solution, he insisted on solving the problem a certain way and ended up spending 45 mins on the first question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
2 Leetcode Mediums - First was a two pointer question, the second was a standard BFS.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (San Jose, CA) in Jan 2024
Interview
The interview was a thorough and engaging process, involving detailed technical questions, problem-solving scenarios, and discussions about past experiences. The interviewer was professional, asking insightful questions that really tested my knowledge and skills. Overall, it felt like a fair and challenging evaluation of my abilities.