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TikTok · 7 hours ago

(General Hire) Machine Learning Scientist Graduate - TikTok Recommendation - 2026 Start (PhD)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$137K/yr - $259K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Scientist Graduate to join their Recommendation algorithm team. The role involves building industry-leading recommendation systems, delivering end-to-end machine learning solutions, and optimizing algorithms to improve recommendation performance.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

PhD in Computer ScienceDeep Learning FrameworksC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMachine Learning ResearchData StructuresAlgorithm DesignResearch PublicationsShell ProgrammingInternship Experience

Required

PhD degree or equivalent degree with a background in computer science, machine learning, or similar fields

Good knowledge of theoretical and empirical research in addressing research problems

Solid knowledge and experience with at least one popular deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and familiarity with deep neural network architectures

Preferred

Research experience in one or more of the following fields: applied machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, large-scale recommendation system, market-facing machine learning product

Strong first-author publications record in top AI conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL etc.)

Proficient in C/C++, Python, and shell programming languages, and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design

Internship experience in an AI research organization

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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