Process
The interviewer directly posed a problem for me to solve. I proceeded to solve it. I should have explained my thought process more loudly. I finished with an O(n^2) solution, although the optimal solution is O(n). This was a LeetCode problem of medium difficulty.
Questions
A LeetCode problem with medium difficulty.
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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
4.0
Smart Team, Late Meetings
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Mountain View, California, United States
August 19, 2023
Pros: 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.
3.0
Good Pay, Bad Work-life
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 12, 2025
Pros: Good salary and yearly compensation.
Cons: Bad work-life balance. You need to learn Mandarin.
2.0
Decent Pay, Too Much Ot
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
July 26, 2022
Pros: The salary is not bad compared to other companies.
Cons: Not too much for almost everyone.
- 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.
- 3.0Good Pay, Bad Work-lifeMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2025Pros: Good salary and yearly compensation.Cons: Bad work-life balance. You need to learn Mandarin.
- 2.0Decent Pay, Too Much OtMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 26, 2022Pros: The salary is not bad compared to other companies.Cons: Not too much for almost everyone.
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