(General Hire) Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Recommendation

Summary

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer for their Recommendation algorithm team. The role involves developing recommendation systems, building machine learning pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive growth in the US market.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendation systems that improve user experience and platform content ecosystem
• Build machine learning systems and pipelines to address critical product challenges
• Own a complex part(s) of the system, lead its development, support, and improvements
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design product strategies and build solutions to grow TikTok in the US market

Skills

• Bachelor degree or above in computer science or a related major, with 2+ years of related work experience
• Proficient in C/C++, Python and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design. Practical experience using these languages building production systems
• Solid knowledge and practical experience developing and training models with at least one popular deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: applied machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, large-scale recommendation system, market-facing machine learning product
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor degree or above in computer science or a related major, with 2+ years of related work experience
• Proficient in C/C++, Python and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design. Practical experience using these languages building production systems
• Solid knowledge and practical experience developing and training models with at least one popular deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: applied machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, large-scale recommendation system, market-facing machine learning product
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Employees have day one access to 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)