Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at ByteDance as 25% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.75 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Software Engineer and Community Manager rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for CCM Specialist and Community Manager roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at ByteDance takes an average of 10 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for CCM Specialist had the quickest hiring process (on average 10 days), whereas CCM Specialist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 10 days).
I applied online. I interviewed at ByteDance in Jun 2020
Interview
Two steps with a manager in California and one in Germany. They seemed to be looking for something different than the job description. The interview went into specifics of past projects and experiences as usual. was not focused on the technical aspects of project management.
I applied online. I interviewed at ByteDance (Peking, Peking) in May 2021
Interview
The interview is divided into two rounds. There is no business department interview due to the HR position.
The interviewer is not very professional and just asks some average questions. Interviews are done through an internal online platform.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Bytedance over other Chinese Internet companies?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at ByteDance (Singapur)
Interview
Smooth and fast feedback. After interview, usually the HR will give feedback in a few hours. Entire interview process was delayed due to holidays, but overall very responsive and quick.