Process
Both candidates gave a self-introduction, then started asking some machine learning questions regarding classification problems and metrics. They then proceeded to a live coding problem, ending with a question round for the interviewer.
Questions
They asked me to write out the pseudo-code for a transformer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the TikTok Machine Learning Scientist role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their Machine Learning Scientist roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral50%
Negative25%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for TikTok's Machine Learning Scientist interview process in United States.
TikTok Work Experiences
2.0
If you had another choice..
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 7, 2024
Pros: Good Asian food; coworkers are nice.
Cons: Everything else but the food
3.0
Smart Team, Bad Manager
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 17, 2024
Pros: Smart collaborators, awesome Ph.D. graduates for recent hires.
Cons: Bad work-life balance, micromanagement, arrogant manager.
3.0
Good Food, Sponsorship, No Balance
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 27, 2025
Pros: Good lunch and dinner sponsorship.
Cons: Bad work and life balance.
- 2.0If you had another choice..Machine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 7, 2024Pros: Good Asian food; coworkers are nice.Cons: Everything else but the food
- 3.0Smart Team, Bad ManagerMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 17, 2024Pros: Smart collaborators, awesome Ph.D. graduates for recent hires.Cons: Bad work-life balance, micromanagement, arrogant manager.
- 3.0Good Food, Sponsorship, No BalanceMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 27, 2025Pros: Good lunch and dinner sponsorship.Cons: Bad work and life balance.
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