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TikTok · 5 months ago

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Ads Interface and Platform) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $177K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Graduate to develop personalized strategies and cutting-edge machine learning models that enhance SMB advertisers' performance and improve engagement with TikTok Ads Manager.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Shape TikTok Monetization's growth through the development of personalized strategies such as coupons, internal advertising, and intelligent suggestions. This role directly influences the company's P&L and monetization roadmap

Work with cross-functional teams to design cutting-edge machine learning models aimed at enhancing SMB advertisers' performance. This includes predicting key performance indicators like click-through rates and conversion rates, leveraging data and technology to drive business outcomes

Build TTAM (TikTok Ads Manager) Copilot by integrating LLMs into our products and services to improve advertiser engagement. Tasks include developing Generative-AI based QAs, recommending auto-creation strategies, and developing conversational creation flows, all contributing to user satisfaction and engagement

Qualification

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingProgramming in PythonBig Data TechnologiesMachine Learning FrameworksAnalytical SkillsTeamwork SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

MS/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Experience with machine learning, in either an academic or industrial setting

Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques, including natural language processing, computer vision, click-through rate prediction, etc

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Go, or Java, and experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn)

Experience with big data technologies, such as Hadoop, Spark, or Hive

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems

Very strong teamwork skills (e.g. communication, collaboration, ownership, empathy, honesty)

Preferred

Experience in developing industrial advertising systems and recommendation systems

Experience with LLM and AIGC

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 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

Glassdoor3.4

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

H1B Sponsorship

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