Process
Deeply scrutinize resumes.
Ask for extensive LLM knowledge.
Require moderate Leetcode skills.
Resume questions are very detailed, requiring clear explanations and asking about many related topics. LLM knowledge is about Transformers, such as explaining QKV calculations and calculating FLOPS.
Leetcode is generally not difficult, focusing on binary search, trees, and graphs.
Questions
What is the formula to compute the attention score given by Q, K, V?
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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
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
Candidates reported having good feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 3.0Machine Learning Engineer 2-1Machine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 26, 2024Pros: 25% target bonus, which is higher than average.Cons: Work-life balance is not great.
- 2.0Brilliant Colleagues, Poor BalanceMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 30, 2022Pros: best colleagues who are brilliantCons: Not enough money, no work-life balance.
- 5.0Great Team, Sometimes LateMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 6, 2025Pros: Great team environment with great tech stacks.Cons: Sometimes need to respond late.
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