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TikTok · 1 week ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Ads Creative & Ecosystem

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$187K/yr - $360K/yr

5+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy. The Senior Machine Learning Engineer role focuses on developing tech solutions for ads creative understanding and optimization, aiming to enhance the advertising experience for users and creators alike.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilize algorithms to achieve a comprehensive understanding of advertisers, creators and creatives to improve the precision of match-making

Conduct online modeling on billion-level commercial traffic, optimizing the distribution strategy of creatives in recommendation system and ads system

Develop a scientific allocation strategy for both natural and ad traffic, aimed at increasing the short-term and long-term value for both advertisers and creators

Qualification

Machine LearningRecommendation SystemsPythonData StructuresAlgorithmsC++GolangNLPComputer VisionProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Computer Science or related fields

5+ years of relevant development experience and demonstrated knowledge of machine learning (RecSys/NLP/CV/GE), preference given to candidates with experience in recommendation systems, computational advertising or operational planning algorithms

Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms, proficient in Python/C++/Golang languages

Passion for new technologies and proven capability in analysis and problem-solving

Good team player with strong communication skills; experience in project management is preferred

Strong perseverance and courage to help the business to a higher level

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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