Tech Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Targeting

$224,000 - $410,000/Yr

Tiktok - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Machine Learning Engineer position at TikTok focuses on developing advanced machine learning projects to enhance ad targeting and optimize advertisement performance. The role involves building scalable platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams to connect users and advertisers effectively. This position is integral to TikTok's mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy through innovative advertising solutions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects.
• Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
• Build scalable platforms and pipelines for ads targeting products.
• Work with product and business teams on the product vision.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics or similar quantitative fields, with related experience.
• Hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, statistical models, and applied mathematical methods.
• Strong coding skills, especially in Python/C++/Go, with experience in high-load systems.
• Familiarity with online experimentation and analytics.
• Familiarity with big data systems including Hadoop and Spark.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and counter-factual optimization.
• Understanding of the business value of online advertising.
• Experience with user modeling using deep learning methods from large scale datasets.
• Experience with privacy preserving modeling techniques.
• Experience in developing modern ads ranking/retrieval/targeting systems and recommender systems.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% for dependents, and a 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 for Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) and 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements.