Process
First round LeetCode 1D DP. Solved it using two methods.
Answered how to build an embedding function and what RAG structure to use.
Still no pass.
The interviewer's mic during coding made a lot of buzz noise, and they would not turn it down. It was a frustrating experience.
Questions
LeetCode DP question: 1D DP Medium
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 125 interview experiences for the TikTok Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive34%
Neutral46%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
Better be able to speak Mandarin
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 29, 2024
Pros: You can only speak Mandarin at work.
Cons: It's hard to work here without speaking Mandarin.
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.
2.0
Decent Pay, Lost Balance
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
September 29, 2025
Pros: The salary is not too bad.
Cons: Work-life balance is lost.
- 2.0Better be able to speak MandarinMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 29, 2024Pros: You can only speak Mandarin at work.Cons: It's hard to work here without speaking Mandarin.
- 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.
- 2.0Decent Pay, Lost BalanceMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomSeptember 29, 2025Pros: The salary is not too bad.Cons: Work-life balance is lost.
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