Tiktok - San Jose, CA

posted 4 days ago

Full-time - Intern
San Jose, CA
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About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. The TikTok-Data RecCore team is responsible for the recommendation algorithms that directly impact the core user experience on the platform. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work on optimizing large-scale recommendation algorithms, solving complex optimization problems, and improving algorithms across various academic fields such as computer vision (CV) and natural language processing (NLP). You will also design recommendation architectures for different scenarios and conduct in-depth analyses of product data. This role allows you to delve into the improvement and optimization of machine learning algorithms while collaborating with teams from diverse cultural backgrounds around the world. Internships at TikTok are designed to provide students with hands-on experience and industry exposure, helping you turn your ambitions into reality. The program runs for 12 weeks, starting in May/June 2024, and includes a vibrant mix of social events and development workshops to enhance your learning experience. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to one of the specified summer internship cycles and clearly state their availability in their resumes. This internship is an excellent opportunity to utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for your personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Optimizing models for learning to rank, RL based multi-task fusion and sequential recommendation.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a BS/MS degree
  • Graduating December 2024 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2024
  • Solid machine learning research experience
  • Proficient in C++
  • Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Benefits

  • Hourly rate of $59
  • 100% premium coverage for Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days from the date of hire
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through the Employee Assistance Program
  • Reimbursements for mobile phone expenses
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