Tiktok - San Jose, CA
posted 3 months ago
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. As a Machine Learning Engineer in the Search Growth E-commerce team, you will be at the forefront of developing the search recommendation algorithm for TikTok's rapidly expanding global e-commerce enterprise. This role involves utilizing cutting-edge machine learning technology, advanced natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), recommendation systems, and multi-modal technology to shape a pioneering engine within the industry. Our objective is to deliver the ultimate e-commerce search experience to over 1 billion active TikTok users worldwide, creating a world where 'there are no hard-to-sell, overpriced products.' In this position, you will enhance search recommendation services and models for TikTok, driving increased search traffic on TikTok and TikTok Mall while improving users' search understanding. You will optimize the recommender system based on hyperscale machine learning models, covering a range of tasks from recall/first-stage ranking to final-stage ranking in the end-to-end workflow. Additionally, you will explore the upper limits of short text recommendation and general recommendation technology, focusing on the interaction between recommendation and NLP technology. TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to create an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about inspiring creativity and bringing joy, and we hope you are too.