Process
The first round was mainly a CV walkthrough. The second round focused in depth on one specific project. Both rounds also included LeetCode medium-level problems. The third round was with the hiring manager, with both projects and problems for their business.
Questions
Explain the architecture of Transformer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 186 interview experiences for the TikTok Machine Learning Engineer role.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral42%
Negative24%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Engineer interview process.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
Great Pay, Long Hours
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
March 6, 2025
Pros: High salary with a lot of perks.
Cons: Working hours are too long.
5.0
Great Learning, High Workload
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
April 4, 2023
Pros: We can gain a lot working here.
Cons: Sometimes workload is a little bit high.
4.0
Good Team, Late Nights
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 18, 2024
Pros: Good teamwork, diversity, and food.
Cons: Works too late into the night
- 5.0Great Pay, Long HoursMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesMarch 6, 2025Pros: High salary with a lot of perks.Cons: Working hours are too long.
- 5.0Great Learning, High WorkloadMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 4, 2023Pros: We can gain a lot working here.Cons: Sometimes workload is a little bit high.
- 4.0Good Team, Late NightsMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 18, 2024Pros: Good teamwork, diversity, and food.Cons: Works too late into the night
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