Tiktok - San Jose, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
San Jose, CA
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore, and offices in major cities including New York, London, and Tokyo. The TikTok Search Team is at the forefront of developing and applying cutting-edge machine learning technologies to enhance the search experience for billions of users. This role involves working on real-time large-scale systems that handle millions of search requests daily. The team embraces a culture of self-direction, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving, aiming to continuously improve the relevance and personalization of search results through advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and computer vision (CV) technologies. As a member of the TikTok Search Team, you will participate in improving the search core algorithm. This includes applying industry-leading NLP and CV technologies to enhance content understanding and matching, thereby ensuring that users receive the most relevant videos for their search queries. You will also work on user behavior modeling to enhance personalization in search results, allowing TikTok to better understand user preferences. Additionally, the role involves comprehensive video understanding, utilizing NLP, CV, and other technologies to improve the authority, credibility, and usefulness of search results. This position is ideal for those who are passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful user experiences and are eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the improvement of the search core algorithm.
  • Apply cutting-edge NLP and CV technology to match relevant videos for each search query.
  • Continuously improve the relevance of TikTok search results.
  • Solve the recommendation problem in search to enhance personalization.
  • Utilize NLP, CV, and other technologies for better video understanding from various perspectives.
  • Improve the authority, credibility, and usefulness of search results.

Requirements

  • Current or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
  • Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure basis.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: NLP, Ranking, Ads, search engine, recommender system, distributed system, and machine learning.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long term Disability insurance
  • Basic Life insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym reimbursement
  • Cellphone service reimbursement
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