Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Data-Search-TikTok.US - San Jose) - 2025 Start (PhD)

$145,000 - $250,000/Yr

Tiktok - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jose, CA

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About the position

The Machine Learning Engineer Graduate position at TikTok focuses on enhancing the search experience through advanced machine learning technologies. The role involves developing algorithms that improve content understanding, user behavior modeling, and video understanding, impacting billions of search requests daily. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a strong technical background who are eager to innovate and contribute to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the improvement of the search core algorithm.
• Apply cutting-edge NLP and CV technology to match relevant videos for search queries.
• Continuously improve the relevance of TikTok search.
• Solve the recommendation problem in search to enhance personalization.
• Utilize NLP, CV, and LLM for better video understanding and improve search result credibility.

Requirements

• Current or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure basis.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in 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 and Vision insurance
• Short/Long term Disability insurance
• Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 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 and cellphone service reimbursements