AI Agent Development Project Intern (TikTok Shop-Governance and Experience)-2025 Start (BS/MS)

The ideal candidates will possess a mix of technical aptitude (data analysis, large language model interaction, prompt testing) and regulatory/business understanding, enabling them to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up time.

The role will work closely with Program Managers, Compliance SMEs, and AI/ML teams to test, refine, and implement AI-based solutions that improve compliance accuracy and reduce operational friction for internal teams.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 6 months long internship period.

Responsibilities:
Prompt Engineering Model Support
- Collaborate with SMEs to design, test, and refine prompts for AI models used in compliance decision-making.
- Evaluate AI output quality against defined accuracy metrics
- Maintain a prompt library with version history, performance benchmarks, and optimization notes.
- Identify prompt overkill/leakage issues and suggest refinements to improve efficiency.
Compliance Program Support
- Support the classification and verification of products for compliance programs (Prohibited products, DG, EPA, PDP, Recalls).
- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and misclassifications in compliance workflows.
- Perform sample audits to validate AI classifications against regulatory guidelines.
- Document and escalate gaps to SMEs and Program Managers.
Data & Reporting
- Clean, prepare, and annotate datasets for AI model training and validation.
- Use Excel, SQL, or other tools to create performance dashboards for compliance model accuracy.
- Summarize weekly progress and key findings for leadership review.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Compliance, or related field.
2. Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and natural language processing.
3. Proficient in communication and skilled at coordinating multiple collaborating parties.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience in E-commerce

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Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA

Job ID: TikTok-7540063663148747026

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2025-08-19T20:08:57