Day in the Life of a Software Engineer at TikTok (Chicago)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 มิ.ย. 2024
- A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer at TikTok in Chicago, IL.
disclaimer: this is not an official video of the employer, all experiences, thoughts, and views/opinions are of the subject and not of the employer.
0:00 wake up
0:08 leave to office
0:25 arrive at office
0:37 check into desk
1:13 hiring update
1:47 coding block
2:00 manager 1-1
2:20 coding interview
2:32 code review
3:10 leave office
interview prep materials mentioned:
github.com/armankhondker/best...
github.com/armankhondker/best...
i watched u back when u had like 2-3k subs..crazy how you've grown so much..good shit dawg
much love bro, ty for sticking around, will post videos consistently now :)
same I watched him when he had 5k subs
want more videos bhaiaaaaaaaaaaaaa
I've been a SWE in Seattle full time for almost 2 years. Your overall aesthetic and approach to the industry is v inspiring :) thanks.
lmk if you see me around sometime in Seattle we can connect, appreciate the kinds words :)
@@armankhondkermy name is Jayden Lo
Wow bro love your videos! Close to graduating in Orlando FL and you are right man, the job market is rough. Networking is huge . Can’t wait for your next video!
yea man, please keep applying everywhere and leverage your network for referrals. wishing you the best!
Love these, keeps me motivated to keep applying in this market
keep applying everywhere man, there are still opportunities even in this rough market!
I would say this is a strong work day. 👍🏾 You should show how you refocus after work. Always great content Arman. 🔥😃
appreciate you so much bro :)
Bro this is amazing. Loved the video!!
appreciate it man :)
You are the one who inspired me to study programming at college in Vietnam. Great video!
appreciate it man, keep studying and pursuing programming if you really enjoy, great career path
Great video man... highly inspiring 💯🔥🔥🔥
appreciate it bro, best of luck with everything
hurray new video, thanks Arman🙃
appreciate it bro :)
System design repo is amazing, really helpful. Thanks Arman.
hope it helps swes with no previous system design experience like when I was interviewing two years ago, appreciate it man
Amazing to see your growth! I wish to be in a similar position as you in the fields of Product and UX Design :)
appreciate it bro! lmk if you are interested in design/product roles at TikTok
Great video as always!!
appreciate it bro ♥
While I'm not in a position to start applying for internships/jobs as a software engineer yet, I really appreciate you helping us newbies out where you're able to!
of course! i'd highly recommend checking out the github repoes when you get serious about interviewing, always looking to grow our industry
Hey, been a fan of your videos for some time now. Can you make a video on what companies/tiktok or even you is looking for in from a recent grad with or without internship/s under his belt?
appreciate it bro, yea I definitely can this is a great idea
i love watching these videos. do you plan making longer videos (10+ minutes) in the future. I'd like to binge 💀
yea next videos will be much longer, thank you for the feedback :)
Refresh my youtube boom Arman day in the life clickk
more videos coming soon, thanks bro
I like this day in life video 😇so chill
thanks man, hope to give chill/productive vibes in these videos
Ive never wanted to work for TikTok any more ever since I’ve been watching each « day in the life » vids you make!! Your job is basically a dream job of mine to work at sick offices in the city with hopefully more socialization in the building ofc 😊
probably want to reconsider that statement after the recent news😳
@@kppchan True. But the amount of tt headquarters they have in the states is crazy. Wonder what’ll happen to em fr
yes there is definitely more socialization outside of the video. addressed the recent news in last video
the videos are too short and few. Keep posting bro, i will support all time coz its really motivating
thanks for the feedback, I will definitely try to improve
I didn’t know you were located in chicago 🥳 I’m a SWE in chicago too!!
I was visiting our Chicago office, I am based in Seattle! Chicago is such a nice city
Thank you very much, I feel more motivated. This year I will graduate and am very sad because of this year's recruitment market :( I graduated in computer engineering and am studying to become a mobile engineer
the market isn't the greatest but there are still tons of opportunities. keep your head up, apply everywhere, and interview prep hard
@@armankhondker finally i got the first internship in my life..... Thank you very much because you motivate me every day
Yo bro love the work! One question, how did you learn the software enginering?
check out how I became a software engineer video
I find this video enjoyable and also feel a bit pressured as I have been unable to find employment for several months now. I am a recent IT graduate. In my country, it is exceedingly difficult to find a job without several years of prior experience
the market is rough don't feel bad, keep your head up and continue applying everywhere
Love from India Man ..keep growing ...
♥️ love india
Niceee vid bro!
appreciate it bro :)
Anyone else notice he record on Weekend days, regarding this empty office😁 By the way good video🔥
not on weekend lmao, but yes I go to empty floor
hello bro love it!
btw which programming languages have you learnt??
most of them, but it's not about the programming language it's more about the fundamental knowledge
Nice vid as always mate. Just got a email from a recruiter from TikTok for a entry non technical role, if i were to be called for an interview how many rounds would it potentially be?
thanks bro, here is the interview process:
Resume screening
Resume evaluation
Evaluation passed
Interviewing
Tech Screen #1
Tech Screen #2
Hiring Manager call
Human Resources call
Offer
Background check
Start
hope this helps :)
@@armankhondkerthanks for explaining the process, but how can we apply to jobs and make a recuruiter to reach out to us?
@@sarathchandra4786 need to get referrals from your network, also have linkedin updated and optimized
@@armankhondker got it thanks arman. Increasing my network in linkedin
Amazing !! Thanks.
♥️
Nice & concise
yea will make longer videos in the future.
Hey how do you plan out your day to stay productive? It would be nice if you could talk about your workflow (system/apps)
generally I would say focusing on timeblocking your entire day, ty for the feedback will incorporate this into future vids :)
Always dedicated 👍
appreciate it bro ❤️
Hi Arman, I have a question, I noticed that you solved Java for Leetcode. But you are doing Golang work. Did you learn Golang after you got hired at TikTok or before. Should I learn Golang from now by myself. I am a java developer though
yea I used Java for leetcode but I recommend transitioning to Python. I had experience with Go before joining TikTok, best of luck man
Which programs do u use for TikTok at the moment? And is there one that you're more comfortable with?
Golang for backend dev, TypeScript for frontend dev
is it hard to get a remote job in a us company if i live in europe for example ? You're doing great bro keep up ❤🔥
yea it's pretty competitive but if you have right backgrounnd and are experienced it isn't too difficult. appreciate it man, wish you the best :)
Ik im 4weeks late. But quick question I've seen a lot of mixed messages and reviews about the macbook. Which one do you use to for your daily work?
2021 m1 macbook pro 16 inch, highly recommend
Hey, quick question what is your company's stand about this kind of video? Do they encourage it or did you have to go through some barriers to shoot it? thanks
company supports creators :)
yesterday thought about you my friend .. see the power of youtube ... keep in touch if tik is gone .. i demand to know
tiktok won't be gone :), ty my friend
You are amazing man ,waiting for your upcoming videos .i have been following you for a long long time 🕰️
appreciate it man, more videos coming
Honest question. What’s it like knowing the suppose TikTok ban going on? Do you have a backup plan?
not concerned with job security, it’s an interesting time to work here for sure
May be you can share your life on weekends and what you do after office 👍. Good luck
thanks for the feedback, yes I intend on releasing a week in the life video, appreciate you!
Wondering what is the point to travel, book a hotel to visit the office to avoid people at the end by hidding ?
avoiding during the video, when not filming then I see all the people
more plz bro and make us some explanations about coding when you are making the video.
will do man, ty for feedback :)
@@armankhondkerok thanks
I sometimes feel very insecure because my classmates are able to come to a solution to a problem much faster than me. How can I become as good as them? Is this feeling common in software engineering? :(
yea man it’s called imposter syndrome. everyone has it, most important thing is to stop comparing yourself to others, and to only focus on your personal growth. as long as you are improving everyday that’s all that matters man. keep at it and don’t get down
Love from 🌍Africa (ghana)
much love from across the world, thanks man :)
Just curious, what would happen if tiktok does get permanently banned would all employees be laid off?
not likely to happen, and no it wouldn't just immediately cause layoffs
Thanks for sharing bro)
You're one of those whose way is really inspire to c o d e))
*junior backend dev🤝🤝*
best of luck man :)
what do you talk about with your manager during 1 on 1's?
career progression, project statuses, performance reviews, etc.
Please advise for me I’ve been into coding for a year now and I’m finally ready to apply for a job and I’m a Nigerian please what do I do 😢 I hope you reply ❤
What R ur plans if TikTok have to leave the USA ? This is actually a big thing. Even for ur Channel . Best Wishes !
definitely a huge thing, plan to potentially discuss more in depth in a future video.
Dude you've blown up!
haha not quite, appreciate it Lawrence 💙
Hey bro! Is your trying to fill any NYC positions? Do you mind linking it? TYTY
yea man, dm on linkedin
RIP to your company buddy, hope you find another one as well
company still doing well, but thank you :)
As always...❤🔥❤🔥
appreciate you :)
My city born and raised 🙌🏽
it's a fantastic city, very underrated
I want to start learning go, can you give me the best resources . I have completed backend in javascript
I would check out the official go getting started documentation, it's actually really solid. I'd also recommend a simple udemy course if it's your time programming
@@armankhondker ok bhaiya
arman bro i really enjoy oyur videos and am a software engineer student and want to focus on web developement after grad i will be needing a referral from you doe hope its cool
thank you bro best of luck! dm me on linkedin
Thank you so much for making it easier for china to see grab all of my data, so glad you have a ping pong table at work.
not unique to china, but you're welcome
Bruh, do you change cities every month to make a new day in the life? 🤣
which city is next 👀, plan is to go to all the global offices
Miami or Dallas@@armankhondker
@@SS-ow8iy Miami would be nice, I am thinking LA office as well
How do you like the WLB at Tiktok?
WLB can be intense and largely on what team/product you're working on. there definitely are a lot of very smart and hardworking engineers here. I'd say it's similar to Meta/Amazon WLB overall
so you went on a work trip to chicago to avoid people?
during the video yea
My connection request is still pending. (since last month)
hey man can you send me your name, and also send a follow up dm?
Message date is Feb 8. Name B.A. fyi@@armankhondker
How’s your wlb and what’s the norm at TikTok.
wlb is highly team dependent, I'd say my team is actually on the good side, normal would probably be between 40-50 hours depending on team, some intense weeks you may put in more hours
Bro you graduated from which college ?
I graduated from UT Austin
How can i apply for a job at tiktok?
dm on linkedin
I am brazilian and your life is a dream to me, hope i can make it =)
i love brazil, you'll make it man :)
Not a single soul shown on the video, nobody else is there, looks a lot of fun
it's not a very social job
Salve dev sol na cara Greetings from brasil!!!!!
brazil is my favorite country
Excuse me, stupid question here 👌🏻🥺 how tall are You? 😮
6'0 or 5'11 depending on how I am feeling :)
@@armankhondker as a 5'2 girl , your height is so rarely to see in my country, you would be super popular here! nobody would take their eyes off you 😮💨
Stay in-touch with nature. Just a small piece of advice if you want it.
I live in Seattle, I am very in-touch with nature
Are you from Bangladesh?❤
I was born in the US, but I have bengali roots :)
SJC has the best campus imo
you aren't wrong my friend, cafeteria is next level plus the gym
Let's imagine one of biggest American companies located in China XD
haha yes definitely chinese based company
why not update
updated :)
@@armankhondker good
@@armankhondker more updates
@@turboqsk will do mate :)
Look up Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer. Page 64.😇
what is that?
Please I want to get a job in TikTok
I am taking my computer science degree so please give me till 2026 I will be done by then
really focus in school and start leetcode grind early
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♥️
P r o m o S M 🙄
I don't understand
I’m trying to get into software engering… should I buy a course from colt steel?
I am not familiar, but I would say no save your money, there are amazing free resources for getting into swe!
Hey Arman! I’ve graduated with my masters and messaged you on LinkedIn a while back! I know your team was hiring a while ago not too sure if they still are, but can you review my resume by any chance and see what to improve upon? It would mean the world to me thank you!
hey yes we are still hiring, can you send your name and send a follow up message. I can get back to you
Hi Arman, How are you? This is Sarath from DROGON Team. Hope you remember me. And btw i saw all your videos on cracking TikTok interview and few other videos of Day in the Life of a Software Engineer. All videos are top notch and you have a great subscriber base too.. Happy for you and all the very best for your future videos. You earned a subscriber i.e. me 😜. If thats ok with you please keep in touch and i already pinged you in linked in.
hey Sarath, yes of course I do! Appreciate it man, i'll check linkedin and respond, hope you've been well
This look so fake and artificial. The entire office setup looks more like an empty shared office.
yea I recorded on an empty floor for the most part
This lil nerd is the problem
😭
Hi sir this is me again and you're yet to reply my email or my LinkedIn request
what is your name, can you send a follow up message?
My name is Amidat sir , ok sir I will
sir @@armankhondker i have sent another mail sir