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TikTok · 1 day ago

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Monetization Technology - TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem) - 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 Creative & Ecosystem team. The role focuses on applying algorithms to enhance ad creative effectiveness and optimizing traffic allocation for advertisers and creators.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Apply algorithms to gain insights into advertisers, creators, and creatives, helping to improve the precision of match-making in the system

Assist in conducting online modeling on large-scale commercial traffic, optimizing how creatives are distributed within the recommendation and ads systems

Contribute to the development of strategies that optimize the allocation of both natural and ad traffic, aimed at increasing short-term and long-term value for advertisers and creators

Qualification

Machine LearningRecommendation SystemsData StructuresPythonCloud PlatformsDeep LearningAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related technical field

Relevant development experience with expertise in machine learning (RecSys/NLP/CV/GE), and hands-on experience with recommendation systems, computational advertising, or operational planning algorithms

Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms, with proficiency in Python, C++, or Golang

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for learning new technologies

Strong team player with excellent communication skills and experience in project management

Preferred

Experience with large-scale machine learning systems or cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Knowledge of advanced machine learning techniques such as deep learning or reinforcement learning

Familiarity with A/B testing and performance optimization in recommendation systems and advertising algorithms

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and business growth through technical leadership and strategic thinking

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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