Machine Learning Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Make an appointment. It is late night for the people in China.
DFS was used to solve an island problem (the specific LC number is uncertain). They then went through my CV and asked quite detailed questions about my projects. These were not casual questions; they were asked by combining application scenarios.
Questions
DFS to solve island problems.
Not sure of the LeetCode number.
Then, go through my CV and ask quite detailed questions about my projects.
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Interview Statistics
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TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in San Jose, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
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TikTok Work Experiences
- 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.
- 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.
- 4.0Fast Learning, Challenging WlbMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2025Pros: Learn a lot, very fast-paced.Cons: Bad work-life balance and lack of organization.
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