TikTok · 19 hours ago
Machine Learning Engineer Intern (App Ads)- 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
San Jose, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$45/hr - $60/hr
Start in 2026 SummerTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern to join their App Ads and Gaming team. The intern will participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system and work on applied machine learning projects to enhance TikTok's personalized online advertising efforts.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system
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
Work with product and business teams on product vision
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant majors
Experience in and good theoretical grounding in machine learning concepts and techniques
Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python
Experience in one or more of the following frameworks: Tensorflow/PyTorch/MXNet, etc
Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way
Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026
Preferred
Experience with Ads system, recommendation, searching, ranking, etc
Benefits
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
N Ali Mohamed
CEO
Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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