TikTok

Machine Learning Engineer Intern (App Ads and Gaming) - 2027 Summer

TikTok$93K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Theoretical knowledge and experience in machine learning concepts.
  • Strong programming abilities in languages such as Go, C/C++, or Python.
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or MXNet.
  • Critical thinking skills for problem-solving.
  • Commitment to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027.
  • Preferred understanding of ad systems and recommendation algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in developing a large-scale Ads system.
  • Engage in state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects.
  • Own significant targeting components or strategies in TikTok's ad monetization ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with product and business teams to refine product vision.

Benefits

  • Day one access to health insurance and life insurance.
  • Wellness benefits for interns.
  • Ten paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick time, with 56 hours for first-half year hires, 40 for second-half year hires.
  • Potential housing allowance for non-remote interns.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities The App Ads and Gaming team empowers TikTok's global monetization (billion-dollar business) via efficiently delivering application ads on TikTok. Our mission is to push the boundaries of large-scale ad delivery systems and lead the innovations of TikTok's personalized online advertising. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates. Responsibilities: - Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system. - Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects. - Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem. - Work with product and business teams on product vision. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Experience in and good theoretical grounding in machine learning concepts and techniques. - Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python. - Experience in one or more of the following frameworks: Tensorflow/PyTorch/MXNet, etc - Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way. - Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027. Preferred Qualifications: - Familiar with Ads system, recommendation, searching, ranking, etc. Job Information [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. 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.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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Founded
2012

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