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TikTok · 2 days ago

AI/ML Software Engineer Graduate (Data Platform TikTok BP) - 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, inspiring creativity and bringing joy. As an AI/ML Software Engineer in the data platform team, you will build and optimize one of the largest data platforms, focusing on AI/ML solutions and impacting millions of users.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business

Design and implement the data analysis and processing system based on AI/ML solutions utilizing large language models (LLMs)

Design and develop high performance computing frameworks and storage systems

Establish solid design and best engineering practice for engineers as well as non-technical people

Qualification

PythonMachine LearningBig Data FrameworksC/C++/JavaDistributed Storage SystemsLarge Language ModelsEffective CommunicationSelf-Driven LearnerSense of Ownership

Required

Experience in programming, included but not limited to, the following programming languages: C, C++, Java or Python

Projects or research experience in at least one area of the following areas: big data frameworks, large language models (LLMs), machine learning, distributed storage systems

Effective communication skills, self-driven learner, a sense of ownership

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

Benefits

Employees have day one access to 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

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