Process
The interview started with a self-introduction, then proceeded through some challenging questions. The interviewer demonstrated exceptional professionalism in AI and machine learning. Good coding skills are required. More practice is suggested for all candidates.
Questions
Implement a Transformer using PyTorch/TensorFlow.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the TikTok MLE Specialist role in Singapore.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
TikTok's interview process for their MLE Specialist roles in Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for TikTok's MLE Specialist interview process in Singapore.
TikTok Work Experiences
4.0
Cool Llm Work, Communication Issues
MLE Specialist • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
October 30, 2025
Pros: Work on accelerating training and inference of LLMs and deep learning models; the topic is cool.
Get a chance to write Triton and CUDA code. Knowing the low-level things will enhance understanding of ML concepts.
Good food delivery and boba tea every Friday!
Cons: There could be some pressure during work.
It's bad if you do not know Chinese, if you need to collaborate with the mainland.
3.0
Smart Team, Tired Working
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
March 16, 2025
Pros: Open culture.
Working with a smartphone.
Cons: Tired while working with the China team.
3.0
Great Pay, Poor Balance
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
February 12, 2025
Pros: Good pay, and I think the compensation package is above average in the industry.
Cons: No work-life balance, and the infrastructure is not that reliable.
- 4.0Cool Llm Work, Communication IssuesMLE Specialist • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesOctober 30, 2025Pros: Work on accelerating training and inference of LLMs and deep learning models; the topic is cool. Get a chance to write Triton and CUDA code. Knowing the low-level things will enhance understanding of ML concepts. Good food delivery and boba tea every Friday!Cons: There could be some pressure during work. It's bad if you do not know Chinese, if you need to collaborate with the mainland.
- 3.0Smart Team, Tired WorkingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMarch 16, 2025Pros: Open culture. Working with a smartphone.Cons: Tired while working with the China team.
- 3.0Great Pay, Poor BalanceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeFebruary 12, 2025Pros: Good pay, and I think the compensation package is above average in the industry.Cons: No work-life balance, and the infrastructure is not that reliable.
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