TikTok

Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Search Ads) - 2027 Summer

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

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience in machine learning
  • Programming proficiency in languages such as Go, C/C++, Python
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Critical thinking skills for effective problem-solving
  • Commitment to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027

Responsibilities

  • Participate in developing a large-scale Ads system
  • Optimize relevance models and strategies for semantic matching and ranking
  • Contribute to the iteration of Ads algorithms using Machine Learning
  • Enhance NLP capabilities and query understanding
  • Work on accurate estimation of CTR/CVR models through data analysis
  • Research Ads pacing algorithms and traffic control
  • Collaborate with product managers to define product strategy and features

Benefits

  • Access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits from day one
  • 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time up to 56 hours
  • Potential eligibility for a housing allowance for non-remote interns
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Search Ads team constantly pushes the boundaries of general search engine monetization across our apps, including TikTok, TopBuzz, BuzzVideo, and more, building a globally leading Search Ads monetization system. At the Search Ads team, you will have the chance to work on large-scale distributed storage and architecture, NLP, Rank, and IR related problems. You will be also deeply involved in the innovation and optimization of our Ad format, creative display, and the ROI of ads delivery. 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 relevance model and strategy optimization, such as semantic matching models, active learning, text/photo/video multi-model, ranking strategy, etc - Participate in the development and iteration of Ads algorithms by using Machine Learning. - Work on NLP (Natural Language Processing) capability improvement and query understanding, such as query classification, seq2seq, NER (Named Entity Recognition), knowledge graph, bidword optimization, etc - Work on CTR/CVR model estimation accuracy, data analysis, modeling, feature engineering - Research and develop Ads pacing algorithms, ads traffic control, etc - Partner with product managers and product strategy & operation team to define product strategy and features

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, 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.

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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2012

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