TikTok sent me an online assessment (OA) within two days of applying, but unfortunately, I didn’t pass. The OA was challenging, featuring algorithmic problems requiring strong problem-solving and coding skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
LeetCode hard problems require in-depth knowledge of dp.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Seattle, WA) in Dec 2024
Interview
Round 1 & 2
The interview process begins with a 30-minute deep dive into the candidate's resume, during which the interviewer closely examines their experience, skills, and achievements to assess suitability for the role. This is followed by a 15-minute coding session where the candidate is required to write code in the company's integrated development environment (IDE). The objective is to ensure the code compiles successfully and passes all the provided test cases, demonstrating the candidate's technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Round 3
HM round. Deep dive of resume.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Round 1, similar to Leetcode 210.
Round 2, a binary search question.
It was a coding interview, only one question. Given some bus routes and one source and destination stop, ask the minumum bus we need to take. The interviewer was serious and gave only a few feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Given some bus routes and one source and destination stop, ask the minumum bus we need to take.