Machine Learning Engineer Intern (TikTok-Data-Search-Local Service) - 2027 Start (PhD)

TikTok
San Jose, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Search team builds systems to help users find relevant content across TikTok. The team works on machine learning, data-driven product development, and distributed systems to improve search quality for a global user base.

What You Will Do

Support the design, implementation, and iteration of Search features, services, or tools under the guidance of engineers and mentors. Work with large-scale data to understand user search behavior and improve product or system quality.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The internship provides hands-on learning, community-building, and professional development events. Collaborate with industry experts and contribute to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.

Requirements

  • Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work.
  • Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure basis.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: NLP, Ranking, Ads, search engine, recommender system, distributed system, and machine learning.

Benefits

  • Hands-on learning experience
  • Community-building and professional development events
  • Collaboration with industry experts
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