I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapore) in Mar 2024
Interview
Basic knowledge of machine learning, computer vision and Large Language Model
The detail of applyling deep leanring framework
Fundamental model of deep learning and computer vision such as CNN, ResNet, Transformer
System Design and Question-Behavior
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Example Qeustion:
Please talk about Sora.
What's theory of diffusion model
How to complete the alignment of different modal information in multimodal Large Language Model?
Started with a recruiter screen with simple checks. Then went through 3 rounds of interviews. First 2 rounds were live coding with deep dive on previous projects. 2nd round went really deep of every previous work I did from MLE perspective with being questioned of every possible decision choice. Last was interview with team manager.
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Question 1
Recommendation system questions. Coding problems were I remember leetcode medium level.
Surprisingly straightforward — I expected a tougher challenge for a machine learning role. After a quick recruiter screen, the first technical round focused on implementing K-means clustering, which felt familiar. Handling edge cases for empty clusters was tricky, though. What really helped me prep were the algorithm explanations on PracHub, which gave me confidence going in. The final interviews were a mix of problem-solving and behavioral questions, and in the end, I received an offer that I accepted. Overall, it was a decent experience.
Interview questions [1]
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implementing K-means clustering from scratch and handling empty cluster edge cases
three rounds, each has coding + ml basic + resume related questions
understand all the details in resume is important, since might go very deep down the project you have worked on