Machine Learning Intern Interview Experience - Singapore, Singapore
May 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I went to the second round of the interview. I was expected to code gradient descent on the spot.
I could not do it and failed the interview.
The first round of the interview was a DP programming question.
Questions
Some Dynamic Programming questions and code for gradient descent updates.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the TikTok Machine Learning Intern role in Singapore, Singapore.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Intern roles in Singapore, Singapore is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Intern interview process in Singapore, Singapore.
TikTok Work Experiences
5.0
TikTok - Someone hates it, someone likes it
Machine Learning Intern • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 24, 2025
Pros: • 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.
4.0
Interesting work, a lot of pressure though
Machine Learning Intern • Current Employee
November 3, 2025
Pros: 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.
4.0
Good Pay, Helpful People
Senior Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 13, 2024
Pros: Good benefits
Competitive salary
Helpful people
Cons: Chinese documentation.
Difficult to grow for non-Chinese.
- 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.
- 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.
- 4.0Good Pay, Helpful PeopleSenior Machine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 13, 2024Pros: Good benefits Competitive salary Helpful peopleCons: Chinese documentation. Difficult to grow for non-Chinese.
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