I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (San Jose, CA) in Aug 2025
Interview
Submitted my resume online. Had a recruiter call and then interviewed with the hiring manager. I passed the hiring manager round, but meanwhile, I got an offer from another firm so I withdrew my application.
My worst interview experience ever. I think the entire process. The interviewer is so impatient and she's just like giving a lot of bully and disagreement, and I feel just a lot of disrespect.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous product experience and what do you think is the platform's
The interview process consisted of 4 rounds:
Recruiter Screen - Standard 30-minute call covering background, motivation, and logistics (relocation willingness, start date)
Hiring Manager Round - Focused on product sense and strategic thinking.
Technical Round - One round with an engineer covering technical PM questions. Expected to discuss system architecture, data governance, and technical trade-offs
Product Lead Interview - Deep dive into product strategy, leadership approach, and ability to handle complex product challenges