TikTok

Machine Learning Engineer - Search Ads

TikTok$156K — $316K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields.
  • Strong skills in programming, debugging, and optimization.
  • Critical thinking abilities for problem-solving.
  • Proficient in one or more general programming languages (Go, C/C++, Python).
  • Familiarity with ad fraud detection, risk control, or online advertising systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, or data science a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a large-scale Ads system for various platforms.
  • Optimize relevance models and strategies for ads.
  • Create and enhance Ads algorithms using Machine Learning.
  • Improve NLP capabilities and query understanding.
  • Estimate CTR/CVR model accuracy through data analysis and modeling.
  • Research Ads pacing algorithms and traffic control.
  • Collaborate with product managers to define product strategy and features.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policies, including 10 holidays and 10 sick days.
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits.
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 candidates who brave difficulties, share a passion for tackling complexity and developing our Search Ads product from 0 to 1 with a world-class team of passionate engineers. What You'll Do:
• 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:
• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant majors.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in general purpose programming languages
• Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python.
• Good understanding in one of the following domains: ad fraud detection, risk control, quality control, adversarial engineering, and online advertising systems.
• Good knowledge in one of the following areas: machine learning, deep learning, backend, large-scale systems, data science, full-stack.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $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.

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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1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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