I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (San Jose, CA)
Interview
I took their OAs and it was very hard. Remember to take a thorough review of leetcode before you start to do their OAs. Also for interviews, there are several rounds and each of them is long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Look through your resume and aks details for the tech stacks you put on your resume
Phone screen where the recruiter asked questions about my background, why I'm interested in TikTok etc. Also asked a question about a technical project I've worked on in a team.
There was an OA and then 2 rounds of interviews afterwards. 1st round was technical with LC med and basic CS concepts, 2nd round was behavioral questions with hiring manager.
TikTok’s interview process usually starts with an application and recruiter screen, followed by an assessment or technical test, several interviews with team members and hiring managers, and a final decision or offer. The exact number of rounds depends on the role, location, and whether it is technical or non-technical.