Machine Learning Intern Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Two technical interviews, half ML theory and half coding (LeetCode easy level).
First round: Transformer-related questions and basic computer vision questions.
Second round: Multi-modal models, e.g., Blip2. How to locate small objects.
Questions
First round: Transformer-related questions, basic computer vision questions.
Second round: Multi-modal models (e.g., Blip2). How to locate small objects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok Machine Learning Intern role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Intern roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Intern interview process in San Francisco, California.
TikTok Work Experiences
- 4.0Interesting work, a lot of pressure thoughMachine Learning Intern • Current EmployeeNovember 3, 2025Pros: The work is interesting, and they are flexible about the methods and research you do, since they only care about performance and efficiency.Cons: Obviously, they prefer Chinese speakers. Also, they expect you to work and attend meetings after hours.
- 5.0TikTok - Someone hates it, someone likes itMachine Learning Intern • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 24, 2025Pros: • Competitive compensation and comprehensive company policies. • Excellent in-house cafeteria with a wide variety of food options. • Strong and modern technical stack. • Robust alumni network, especially from CMU and other top schools.Cons: Certain compliance risks exist due to the nature of the business. TTP (Trusted Technology Partner) environments impose strict access control, making it difficult for regular engineers to debug user-level details.
- 3.0Interesting place to workSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 23, 2022Pros: You will gain valuable experience in development.Cons: They work you quite hard and are not very welcoming.
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