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TikTok · 5 days ago

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (TikTok Recommendation-Live) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $187K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking talented individuals to join their recommendation algorithm team. The role involves building industry-leading recommendation systems, developing scalable classifiers, and applying machine learning algorithms to optimize user experience and product growth.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build industry leading recommendation system; develop highly scalable classifiers and tools leveraging machine learning

Understand product objectives and machine learning techniques; improve model and recommendation strategy

Understand user behavior and apply ML algorithms to optimize content consumption and production experience

Understand content security strategy and apply ML algorithms to improve content audit process

Work with cross functional teams to grow company's product in important regional markets

Qualification

Machine LearningData StructuresAlgorithmsSoftware DevelopmentCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor/Master degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems or a related technical discipline from a university

Solid experience with data structures or algorithms

Software development experience through hands on coding in a general purpose programming language

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Passion about technologies and solving challenging problems

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

Glassdoor3.4

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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