I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Singapur) 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
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
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.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Recommendation system questions. Coding problems were I remember leetcode medium level.
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
The first round was mainly a CV walkthrough.
The second round focused in depth on one specific project.
Both rounds also included LeetCode medium-level problems.
The third round was with the hiring manager with both project and problems for their business.