Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
First, a very hard OA with four questions. There might be more than two hard questions that cannot be found elsewhere, but you do not need to pass all questions to get an interview.
Then, three tech interviews via Zoom. All are about coding, with approximately two questions per round. There are no machine learning questions in any round.
Questions
Permutation with a follow-up: how to deal with duplication.
LRU (you cannot use packages).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Machine Learning Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Pay, Exhausting CultureMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 20, 2025Pros: High package and good restaurant.Cons: very tired and competitive. No one cared about others.
- 5.0Good Money, Bad BalanceMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesAugust 3, 2024Pros: They gave money and hired a lot.Cons: Culture and work-life balance
- 4.0Smart Team, Late MeetingsMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeMountain View, California, United StatesAugust 19, 2023Pros: Young and smart colleague. Very strong business. Good career growth and scope. We can get things done. Moving fast.Cons: Communication with the Chinese team. Late night meetings.
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