Process
I applied online and also received HR outreach via LinkedIn. I then scheduled an interview with them.
The interview included coding, domain knowledge, and background-related questions.
The experience was positive.
Questions
LeetCode Easy-Medium, Domain Knowledge, and Background-Related Questions
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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
Good for new grads, but worst culture
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 14, 2024
Pros: You will learn rocket-fast because you are always pushed by overloaded tasks. A fresh NG will handle several senior-level jobs under limited guidance.
Cons: 0 work-life balance. Work, work, work if you are a Chinese speaker. You will be working with people in China during the night for sure.
But for non-Chinese speakers, your life will be much better because the leadership will have 0 expectations from you. You can basically chill all day.
5.0
Great Team, Sometimes Late
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 6, 2025
Pros: Great team environment with great tech stacks.
Cons: Sometimes need to respond late.
5.0
Great Work-life Balance, Long Commute
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
October 28, 2024
Pros: Good environment. Work-life balance.
Cons: Long distance to go to company.
- 2.0Good for new grads, but worst cultureMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2024Pros: You will learn rocket-fast because you are always pushed by overloaded tasks. A fresh NG will handle several senior-level jobs under limited guidance.Cons: 0 work-life balance. Work, work, work if you are a Chinese speaker. You will be working with people in China during the night for sure. But for non-Chinese speakers, your life will be much better because the leadership will have 0 expectations from you. You can basically chill all day.
- 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.
- 5.0Great Work-life Balance, Long CommuteMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeOctober 28, 2024Pros: Good environment. Work-life balance.Cons: Long distance to go to company.
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