Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (TikTok Vertical Recommendation) - 2027 Start
Responsibilities
About the Team
The Recommendation Architecture team powers personalized recommendations for TikTok's vertical businesses. Our team consists of machine learning engineers and system engineers who support and innovate on production recommendation models serving hundreds of millions of users. We work at the intersection of machine learning and large-scale distributed systems, in a fast-paced, collaborative and impact-driven culture where your work directly shapes what users discover on TikTok every day.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities
- Implement, train, and iterate on retrieval and ranking models (candidate generation, coarse/fine ranking, re-ranking) for TikTok vertical-business recommendation scenarios, in close partnership with algorithm teams.
- Deliver end-to-end machine learning engineering solutions: from model implementation and feature engineering on large-scale user behavior data to online deployment.
- Run and analyze A/B experiments; drive launches that improve core business metrics.
- Productionize state-of-the-art techniques such as sequence modeling, multi-task/multi-objective learning, and LLM-enhanced recommendation in large-scale systems.
- Collaborate closely with algorithm teams, backend engineers, data scientists, and product teams.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
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- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and machine learning fundamentals.
- Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language such as Python, C++, Go, or Java.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; curiosity about technology and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or research experience in recommendation, search, or ads; publications in relevant venues are a plus.
- Hands-on experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
- Experience with large-scale data processing (Spark/Flink) or distributed model training.
- Agile and quick learner with self-motivation, a sense of ownership, and creative problem-solving abilities.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $316800 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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