Senior Machine Learning Engineer

7 days ago


San Jose, California, United States Tik Tok Full time

About Us

TikTok's mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy through our short-form mobile video platform. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving product decisions and platform growth through the development of social features.

We are looking for talented MLE engineers and research scientists to join our team in 2025 who are excited about growing their business understanding, building scalable and high-performance models and systems, and partnering across disciplines with global teams, in pursuit of excellence.

Job Overview

The Recommendation Algorithm Team at TikTok is responsible for developing an industry-leading recommendation system aimed at enhancing the user social experience on TikTok. This system helps users discover and connect with both old and new friends, fostering a sense of community and enjoyment on the platform.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Developing end-to-end machine learning solutions to address critical product challenges;
  • Owning the full stack machine learning system and optimizing algorithms and infrastructure to improve recommendation performance;
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and product engineers, to form and solve problems, refine machine learning algorithms, and communicate results.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have a PhD or equivalent degree with a background in computer science, machine learning, or similar fields. You should also have good knowledge of theoretical and empirical research in addressing research problems, solid knowledge and experience with at least one popular deep learning framework, and excellent communication and teamwork skills.

A strong track record in AI-related competitions or participation in public/open-source AI-related projects of high visibility is preferred, as well as proficiency in C/C++, Python, and shell programming languages and a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design.

About Your Role

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer - User Experience Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the recommendation algorithm used by TikTok. This algorithm plays a critical role in determining which content is shown to users, and your expertise will help us deliver a better user experience.

You will work closely with our cross-functional team to develop and deploy new features and products, and will be responsible for ensuring that our recommendation algorithm is scalable, efficient, and effective.

What We Offer

TikTok offers a competitive salary of $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.



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