I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at TikTok in Apr 2024
Interview
Made it through the first Hackerrank interview, it was hard. Had 3 questions, the first was a bitwise function question, the next was a general leetcode type question and the third was an algorithms question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I only made it into the technical side, but i would say the hardest question for me was the bitwise question.
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.