I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at TikTok in Jul 2021
Interview
I only completed the preliminary interview process, but there are typically three technical rounds afterward as I was told by the interviewer. The interviewer was nice and polite and the interview lasted about twenty minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
On a scale of 1-10 what is your skill level with linux? What about for networking such as TCP/IP protocols?
I applied online. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at TikTok (Mountain View, CA) in Aug 2021
Interview
I had a total of 4 tech rounds and 1 HR interview round. The tech rounds were a mix of algorithms, system design questions, and domain/experience. All the people I met were nice and passionate about their work, the company, and the mission. The recruiter was quick to follow up after the interviews and was friendly and accommodating. Overall, it was a pleasant experience but it was a long interview process.
3 technical interviews and 1 final interview with hiring manager. Technical interviews are more about algorithm problems and knowledge of OS, network concepts and Linux operations. HM will also ask some technical questions as well as behavior questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a challenge you met in one of your projects.