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TikTok · 1 day ago

Algorithm Engineer Graduate - Intelligent Multimedia Streaming Strategy - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $187K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking talented individuals to join their Experience team as Algorithm Engineer Graduates starting in 2026. The role involves optimizing adaptive strategies in live streaming scenarios and analyzing quality metrics to enhance user experience.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for optimizing multiple adaptive strategies in live streaming/RTC scenarios for client-side (push/pull streaming), including performance adaptation, network adaptation, playback control adaptation, etc

Responsible for optimizing multiple adaptive strategies in live streaming/RTC scenarios for server-side (transcoding), including dynamic transcoding, dynamic bitrate delivery strategies, dynamic traffic allocation strategies, etc

Responsible for mapping and analyzing multiple QoS/QoE metrics in live streaming/RTC scenarios, building QoE models for different user groups, and continuously optimizing personalized strategies for live streaming

Qualification

C++PythonLive streaming systemsMachine learningReinforcement learningData analysisCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

In-depth understanding of the fundamental architecture and implementation of live streaming/RTC systems; candidates with optimization experience in live streaming/RTC projects are preferred

Proficient in C++/Python; candidates with deep expertise in machine learning, reinforcement learning, or causal inference technologies are preferred

Preferred

Strong sense of responsibility, curiosity, and excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to accurately abstract problems and prioritize in complex technical scenarios

Experience with learning-based model development is a big plus

Excellent problem solving, data analysis, communication, and team work skills

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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