Machine Learning Intern Interview Experience - Singapore, Singapore
May 1, 2025
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Process
The interview process consists of:
- 2 technical rounds
- 1 conversational round
- 1 round with HR
The technical interviews will focus on statistical language modeling, coding, LLM fine-tuning knowledge, and SQL. While not difficult, a wide range of knowledge is required.
Questions
What methods are used to increase token throughput of LLM inference without sacrificing ability?
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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
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.
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.
5.0
Easy Platform, Busy Hr
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
Remote
December 14, 2022
Pros: A nice communication platform, and easy to use.
Cons: Too many employees, and HR is too busy.
- 4.0Interesting work, a lot of pressure though.Machine 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 it.Machine 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.
- 5.0Easy Platform, Busy HrSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeRemoteDecember 14, 2022Pros: A nice communication platform, and easy to use.Cons: Too many employees, and HR is too busy.
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