TikTok · 2 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology - Ads Core Global)- 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$60/hr - $60/hr
Start in 2026TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern for their Ads Core ML Team. The role involves optimizing advertising funnel efficiency and developing advanced advertising delivery systems using frontier technologies.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Assist in optimizing efficiency across the entire advertising funnel, including Recall&Rough-sort, Fine-sort(CTR/CVR), format/creative personalization and system resource allocation
Research & develop a global advanced advertising delivery system through frontier technologies, including ML/DL, RL, LLM and also scaling law in ads recommendation
Design & Set up system framework and standard to continuously improve overall efficiency and meet different vertical business needs
Work with product and business teams from various scenarios with global impact
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years research or machine learning modeling experience
Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026
Solid programming skills, proficient in C/C++ and Python. Familiar with basic data structure and algorithms. Familiar with Linux development environment
Good analytical thinking capability. Essential knowledge and skills in statistics
Good theoretical grounding in deep learning concepts and techniques
Familiar with architecture and implementation of at least one mainstream machine learning programming framework (TensorFlow/Pytorch/MXNet), familiar with its architecture and implementation mechanism
Preferred
PhD candidate focused on a statistical learning related field
Graduating December 2026 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship
Good knowledge in one of the following fields: Factorization Machine, Uplift Modeling, Diffusion Models, Reinforcement Learning
Basic understanding of large recommendation system and ads serving system concepts
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
Housing allowance
Company
TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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VP Global Business Solutions
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