Process
The interviewer and I both did a brief self-introduction. Then we talked about my previous projects.
There was one coding problem, which lasted for 15 minutes.
In the end, the interviewer told me my background did not match.
Questions
One LeetCode question about strings.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the ByteDance Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
ByteDance's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral33%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for ByteDance's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
ByteDance Work Experiences
3.0
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 29, 2025
Pros: Good base; weekly happy hour
Cons: Fast pace; night meeting; RSU vesting policy.
3.0
From an engineer's perspective
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
July 27, 2021
Pros: The company is professional enough about the production process. You can learn a lot of industry-related things.
Cons: It's too hard to have WLB. You need to squeeze your time to study, otherwise those freshers will surpass you easily.
2.0
Machine Learning Engineer (search)
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
September 17, 2024
Pros: Good salary and pay, fulfilling work.
Cons: Need to work from home even when you are sick.
- 3.0Machine Learning EngineerMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 29, 2025Pros: Good base; weekly happy hourCons: Fast pace; night meeting; RSU vesting policy.
- 3.0From an engineer's perspectiveMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 27, 2021Pros: The company is professional enough about the production process. You can learn a lot of industry-related things.Cons: It's too hard to have WLB. You need to squeeze your time to study, otherwise those freshers will surpass you easily.
- 2.0Machine Learning Engineer (search)Machine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaSeptember 17, 2024Pros: Good salary and pay, fulfilling work.Cons: Need to work from home even when you are sick.
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