TikTok

Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Commerce Ads) - 2027 Summer

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

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or above in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, C/C++, and Python.
  • Familiarity with data structures and algorithms, and experience in a Linux development environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and a foundation in statistics.
  • Knowledge of machine and deep learning concepts like CNN, RNN, LSTM.
  • Experience with at least one machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet).
  • Availability to commit to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable machine learning systems and advanced models to enhance ad ranking and optimize marketing strategies.
  • Explore and develop new features to boost model accuracy.
  • Align ads platform goals with modern machine learning to improve relevance, quality, and quantity of ads.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers and Designers to innovate on shopping experiences.

Benefits

  • Access to health and life insurance from day one.
  • Wellbeing benefits included.
  • 10 paid holidays each year.
  • Paid sick time available (up to 56 hours based on hire date).
  • Potential eligibility for housing allowance if not 100% remote.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Responsibilities: - Build highly scalable machine learning systems and state-of-the-art machine learning models to improve ads ranking quality and optimize advertisers' marketing strategies. Examples include but are not limited to click through rate prediction, conversion rate prediction, intelligent format selection and user journey optimization. - Explore, develop and experiment with new features to improve model accuracy. - Understand ads platform objectives and take full advantage of modern machine learning to improve ads relevance, quality, and quantity delivered to end-users. - Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on TikTok. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Solid programming skills, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python. Familiar with basic data structure and algorithms. Familiar with Linux development environment. - Good analytical thinking capability. Have essential knowledge and skills in statistics. - Good theoretical grounding in the machine and deep learning concepts and techniques (CNN/RNN/LSTM, etc.). - Familiar with the architecture and implementation of at least one mainstream machine learning programming framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet), familiar with its architecture and implementation mechanism. - Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2027. Preferred Qualifications: - Good understanding in one of the following domains: ads bidding & auction, ads quality control, and online advertising systems (familiar with one or more of these terms: CPC/CPM, CTR/CVR, Ranking /Targeting, Conversion/Budget, Campaign/Creative, Demand/Inventory, DSP/RTB). - Experience in resource management and task scheduling with large-scale distributed software (such as Spark and TensorFlow). - Relevant work or research experiences in search and recommendation. 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.

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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