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TikTok · 2 weeks ago

Machine Learning Engineer Intern - TikTok Search E-Commerce team - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$45/hr - $60/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. The Search E-Commerce team is seeking an intern to assist in developing TikTok's advanced search algorithm, focusing on improving user experience through machine learning and technology integration.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in the improvement of the search core algorithm, possible directions include:

Content understanding/matching: Applying the industry's cutting-edge NLP and CV technology to match the most relevant videos for each search query, and continuously improve the relevance of TikTok search

User Behavior Modeling: solving the recommendation problem in search, letting TikTok search increase the ability of personalization on the basis of "relevant", and understand users better

Video understanding: comprehensive use of NLP , CV and other technologies for better video understanding from the perspective of the video itself and social network, improve authority, credibility and usefulness of search results

Qualification

PythonNatural Language ProcessingDeep LearningSoftware EngineeringVideo UnderstandingProblem SolvingCreativityTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026

Experience with coding in Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++

Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment

Preferred

Graduating December 2026 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship

Demonstrated software engineering or natural language processing, deep learning experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications

High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities