Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Recommendation & Algorithm

$175,750 - $266,000/Yr

Tiktok - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer for Recommendation & Algorithm at TikTok plays a pivotal role in enhancing user experience through the development of advanced recommendation systems. This position involves delivering end-to-end machine learning solutions, optimizing algorithms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product strategies and growth in key markets.

Responsibilities

• Build industry-leading recommendation system, improving user experience, content ecosystem and platform security.
• Deliver end-to-end machine learning solution to address critical product challenges.
• Own the full stack machine learning system and optimize algorithms and infrastructure to improve recommendation performance.
• Work with cross functional teams to design product strategies and build solutions to grow TikTok in important markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in computer science or a related major, with 4 years of related work experience.
• Strong software development experience with C++, Python or other programming language.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: applied machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, large-scale recommendation system, market-facing machine learning product.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, 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 and cellphone service reimbursements