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TikTok · 1 day ago

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Ads Targeting) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $259K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Graduate to join their Ads Targeting team. The role involves applying machine learning models to enhance advertisement performance and developing scalable platforms for ad targeting products.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects

Own key targeting components or strategies in the Tiktok ads monetization ecosystem

Build scalable platforms and pipelines for ads targeting products

Work with product and business teams on the product vision

Qualification

Machine LearningDeep LearningPython/C++/GoBig Data SystemsStatistical ModelsCuriosityOnline ExperimentationEntrepreneurshipReinforcement LearningUser ModelingPrivacy Preserving TechniquesAds Ranking SystemsRecommender Systems

Required

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics or similar quantitative fields

Experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, deep learning, statistical models and applied mathematical methods

Strong coding skills, especially in Python/C++/Go. Experience with high-load systems

Familiarity with online experimentation and analytics

Familiarity with big data systems including Hadoop and Spark

Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship

Preferred

Experience in reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and counter-factual optimization is a plus

Experience with user modeling using deep learning methods from large scale datasets. Experience with privacy preserving modeling techniques is a plus

Experience in developing modern ads ranking/retrieval/targeting systems and recommender systems

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

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

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