Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Recommendation) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

TikTok is seeking talented Machine Learning Engineers Interns for a summer internship from January to August 2026. This role will involve contributing to recommendation algorithms, optimizing core technologies, and improving the ecosystem experience for users, creators, and platforms. Interns will work closely with product and operations teams and receive industry exposure through TikTok and its affiliates' jobs.

Requirements

• Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid programming foundation, good programming style and work habits, solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Strong theoretical foundation in machine learning/deep learning.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Exceptional ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Good communication skills.
• Proactive at work.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication and proactive attitude.