(General Hire) Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Recommendation

TikTok is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their Recommendation algorithm team. This team plays a crucial role in driving product decisions and platform growth by developing and supporting production recommendation systems. The role involves developing recommendation systems, building machine learning systems and pipelines, owning a complex part of the system, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to grow TikTok in the US market.

Requirements

• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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)