Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - Italy
December 1, 2020
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a three-step interview, but the position at the end was not what was initially proposed to me.
- Introductory interview
- Technical interview
- Interview with a manager
Questions
Describe a time when what you studied at university was applied in a work context in which you took part.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Machine Learning Engineer role in Italy.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in Italy is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in Italy.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
New Division, Supportive Colleagues
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
December 6, 2021
Pros: 1. The TT division is quite new and has a lot of interesting work to do.
2. Colleagues are supportive, at least from my experience (Eng division).
3. Computing infra is good.
Cons: 1. Regular meetings with teams outside of the US.
2. Many documents are not well written.
3. Not a good place for NG or junior staff.
4.0
A place where your work makes a real impact
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 26, 2025
Pros: With a large user base and a small team, your work can make a real impact.
Cons: Not so much guidance.
Offices are located across the globe, and they work across different time zones.
4.0
Big Company, Good Pay, Tough Test
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 27, 2023
Pros: Big company, good pay, sponsor.
Cons: Code test is not easy.
- 4.0New Division, Supportive ColleaguesMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesDecember 6, 2021Pros: 1. The TT division is quite new and has a lot of interesting work to do. 2. Colleagues are supportive, at least from my experience (Eng division). 3. Computing infra is good.Cons: 1. Regular meetings with teams outside of the US. 2. Many documents are not well written. 3. Not a good place for NG or junior staff.
- 4.0A place where your work makes a real impactMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2025Pros: With a large user base and a small team, your work can make a real impact.Cons: Not so much guidance. Offices are located across the globe, and they work across different time zones.
- 4.0Big Company, Good Pay, Tough TestMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 27, 2023Pros: Big company, good pay, sponsor.Cons: Code test is not easy.
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