I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapore) in Nov 2020
Interview
Had 2 technical interview over zoom, 45 minutes each. Pretty good sessions, but I didn't pass. Both interviewers are Chinese, based in Shanghai, but good English. Started on time, and ended on time too.
The 1st round consists of asking fundamental iOS questions, and last 20 min solving a coding problem (easy difficulty).
The 2nd round is designing the architecture of a photo browsing app, and in the process will ask about ways to optimize.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapore) in Oct 2025
Interview
3 rounds of technical interview, 1 final round of HR interview. first 2 rounds was algorithm question and technical question on your past projects. 2nd round is harder then first round and there are 2 interviewers.
After resume screening, I was offered an OA of 5 multiple choice questions about basic algorithms and 2 leetcode easy/easy medium problems. I passed all test cases and was offered a live technical interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (San Jose, CA)
Interview
Started with a technical interview- asked verbal questions about Swift, Data Structures, etc.
They joined 15 minutes late and did not asked questions in detail- would name wide topics and ask you what you know about it