I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapura) in Feb 2024
Interview
The software interview process is a well-structured journey that offers candidates the opportunity to showcase their technical expertise, creativity, and adaptability. Through various stages, including technical assessments, coding challenges, and behavioral interviews, candidates engage in meaningful interactions with the hiring team. This process not only evaluates technical proficiency but also emphasizes the importance of teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. It fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning, empowering individuals to thrive and contribute to the dynamic landscape of software development.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at TikTok
Interview
- recruiter asked me to speak in Chinese for latter half of screen
- 1st round was algo interview
- 2nd round was algo and system design
- didn't move forward after second round
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- 1st round was simple 1D dp problem
- 2nd round was graph problem (Djikstra's) and ML system design
2 rounds coding a lot of background questions very strange behavior from interviewer camera was off and asked questions in mandarin, leetcode medium-hard and very very slow communication from recruiters based in asia for an english role
OA - 1 arrays Medium, 1 Trie Hard. I had 45 minutes to complete that. I was able to do the medium in about 15-20 minutes but I am not that great with trie ds so I was not able to finish.