TikTok · 7 hours ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Pangle - USDS
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$178K/yr - $342K/yr
3+ years expTikTok is a leading platform for creativity and connection, and they are seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their Pangle team. The role involves developing and optimizing bidding algorithms and strategies for ad delivery systems, improving model performance, and driving innovative product solutions.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize bidding algorithms and strategies across Pangle's ad delivery systems, including targeting, retrieval, ranking, and bidding models, with a focus on improving monetization efficiency and overall ad ROI
Improve the performance and efficiency of large-scale, online-learning–based deep models for real-time advertising applications
Apply advanced modeling techniques and strategic thinking to enhance attribution accuracy, delivery quality, and long-term ecosystem sustainability. Identify and drive innovative commercialization technologies and product solutions
Design, build, and iterate on core ad prediction models such as CTR (Click-Through Rate) and CVR (Conversion Rate) models
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical disciplines
3+ years of hands-on experience with building and training complex and scalable machine learning systems
Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills
Strong coding skills and a solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, particularly deep learning and ranking models
Experience leading or driving machine learning projects
Preferred
Strong theoretical background in machine learning and deep learning, with proficiency in at least one major framework (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Demonstrated experience optimizing large-scale advertising systems, including bidding algorithms and delivery strategies. Familiarity with OCPC, OCPM, and AEO bidding models, and understanding of ad delivery mechanisms
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to move projects forward independently
Strong business and data intuition, passion for tackling complex problems, and proven ability in abstraction, project execution, and innovation
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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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Blake Chandlee
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