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TikTok · 3 months ago

Engineering Manager - Global E-commerce Algorithms Architecture

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $438K/yr

5+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an Engineering Manager for their Global E-commerce Algorithms Architecture team. The role involves leading the algorithm architecture team to enhance e-commerce algorithm services, optimize large language models, and ensure effective collaboration across various business functions.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the training, deployment, and inference optimization of large language models for e-commerce applications, improving efficiency and reducing costs across various business scenarios

Drive optimization of large-scale data processing for e-commerce, including feature computation, deduplication, and retrieval efficiency to enhance the effectiveness of foundational data

Support business needs such as customer service, merchant support, and guided shopping through centralized control systems, data analytics, and user experience improvements

Build systems for e-commerce governance, including data analysis tools, automated moderation, IPR protection, risk control features, duplicate image detection, and logistics-related capabilities

Own the long-term planning of the team and business, clearly defining team responsibilities and ensuring effective collaboration and role alignment with all stakeholders

Qualification

Algorithm architectureBackend programmingTeam managementLarge model engineeringMachine learning platformsE-commerce system architectureCross-team communicationProblem analysisArchitecture designCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a related field, with a solid foundation in computer science and strong architecture design skills

Proficient in Golang or at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)

Strong cross-team and cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, excellent problem analysis and resolution capabilities, and proven experience in team management and development

5+ years of experience in backend development, architecture design, or algorithm engineering, with at least 3 years of team management experience

Preferred

Experience in large model engineering and applications, machine learning platforms, algorithm architecture, or complex e-commerce system architecture is a strong plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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