Algorithm Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, China
Process
3 rounds:
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HR call: A quick CV screening.
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Hiring Manager 1:1 video interview: CV screening + 2 SQL questions. SQL difficulty was easy + medium.
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Skip Manager 1:1 video interview: CV screening + 2 Python questions. Python difficulty was easy + medium, followed by complexity analysis and code optimization.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
Why this team (TikTok E-commerce)?
SQL basic question.
SQL question with Window Function.
Tell me about one of the recent challenges you solved in project A on your CV.
Tell me about a situation where you had to solve a conflict within the team.
Python basic question on string manipulation.
Python question on dichotomy.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Algorithm Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Algorithm Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Algorithm Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 4.0Highly competitive and agileAlgorithm Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeSeptember 10, 2024Pros: This is a highly competitive and agile company, capable of quickly adapting to market changes and maintaining a leading position.Cons: Work-life balance is not that good. In certain departments, employees only speak Mandarin, making the work environment unfriendly for non-Mandarin speaking employees.
- 2.0Good Perks, Chaotic ManagementAlgorithm Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 1, 2023Pros: Well, benefit, launch, snacks, and devices.Cons: Chaos management. The work scope is always changing. Bad infrastructure, chaotic data.
- 5.0Great Team, Language BarrierAlgorithm Engineer • Current EmployeeHanoi, undefined, VietnamOctober 8, 2024Pros: The working environment is flat, and it is easy to communicate with the global team.Cons: Chinese is a big barrier.
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