I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (San Jose, CA)
Interview
The interview started with a brief background check and a few questions about my previous experiences and academic background. They also asked about my visa options and eligibility for future employment. Overall, the conversation was short and focused mainly on logistics and work authorization rather than technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain your current visa status and whether you would need sponsorship for full-time roles?
I applied online. I interviewed at TikTok (London, England) in Apr 2023
Interview
They asked me basic machine learning questions and some questions related to my research. Then, there was a coding round in which I was asked to code a simple linear regression problem.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about your research. Code a simple linear regression with back propagation
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok
Interview
I did a coding assessment. Coding assessments will happen every two or three weeks and we only have to attend once. If you haven't done the assessment, the link will be sent to your mail box some days before it takes place and you need to finish it anytime during the fixed two days.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
5 coding questions testing the programming ability as well as maths ability.
Summer Internship applicants have rated the interview process at TikTok with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 37.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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