Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at ByteDance as 60% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.75 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Content Marketing Manager and Computational Linguist rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Computational Linguist and Modérateur roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at ByteDance takes an average of 12 days when considering 5 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Music Content and Community Manager had the quickest hiring process (on average 8 days), whereas Computational Linguist roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
Behavioral questions (about experiences, also asked for review of code that I made), random digital logic questions (half adder, full adder, etc.), then variety of system verilog coding questions. Also asked a couple of C questions.
The interview process typically consists of multiple stages designed to evaluate candidates thoroughly. It begins with an initial application review, followed by a phone or video screening to assess basic qualifications and communication skills. Successful candidates then proceed to in-person or virtual interviews with hiring managers and team members. The process may include technical assessments, behavioral questions, and situational scenarios to evaluate both hard and soft skills. Final stages often involve reference checks and background verification before making the hiring decision. Throughout the process, candidates receive timely communication regarding their status and next steps.
I applied online. I interviewed at ByteDance (Pékin, Pékin) in Apr 2021
Interview
1. group interview - online
2. individual interview - online, around 20 minues, including behavior questions and case problem (simple market sizing problem)
3. HR interview - your knowledge of this company; response related to the job assignment later
4. individual interview - around 20 minues, deep dig into past projects
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
details about past projects;
ten words to describe yourself;
market sizing problem