Machine Learning Engineer Intern (E-commerce-Data Compass) - 2025 Summer/Fall (MS)

ResponsibilitiesFounded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.Why Join UsCreation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.Join us.The Data Compass team aims to cater to merchants and creators on the e-commerce platform and improve their operational efficiency. Our focus is to optimize various aspects such as merchandise strategy, user operation, and marketing, leveraging algorithm-driven solutions.We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance (select one) and its affiliates' jobs globally.Internships At ByteDance Aim To Provide Students With Hands-on Experience In Developing Fundamental Skills And Exploring Potential Career Paths. A Vibrant Blend Of Social Events And Enriching Development Workshops Will Be Available For You To Explore. Here, You Will Utilize Your Knowledge In Real-world Scenarios While Laying a Strong Foundation For Personal And Professional Growth. It Runs For 12-24 Weeks And Begins In May/June 2025 Or August/September 2025. Successful Candidates Must Be Able To Commit To One Of The Following Start Dates Below:(Select below options for Summer)• Monday, May 12• Monday, May 19• Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 27)• Monday, June 9• Monday, June 23(Select below options for Fall)• Monday, August 11• Monday, August 25• Monday, September 8• Monday, September 22Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally.Responsibilities:• Improve the working efficiency of e-commerce merchants, influencers, and account managers to boost the growth of sellers' products, customers, and revenue;• Participate in the optimization of sellers' operations, such as marketing insights, assortment planning, customer relationship management (CRM), anomaly detection, and diagnostic attribution;• Participate in the optimization of merchandise operations, such as seasonal and trend analysis, supply and demand analysis, new product and product growth analysis, and improving the alignment of products and associated traffic;• Participate in the optimization of the marketing strategies and Return on Investment (ROI) of sellers and influencers in TikTok e-commerce live streaming, short video, and ShopTab;• Analyze and conduct feature engineering for massive data such as customer profiling, e-commerce transactions, relationships between products, business opportunities, and deploy the model pipeline;• Use techniques such as representation learning, graph modeling, causal inference, and time series forecasting to assist merchants and influencers in problem-solving and discovering growth opportunities;• Run experiments to test the performance of deployed models, and identifies and resolves bugs that arise in the process;• Work in a team setting and apply knowledge in statistics, scripting and programming languages required by the firm.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Mining, Statistics, Operations Research or relevant subjects;• Proficiency in coding skills using Python, Spark, Tensorflow/PyTorch, and other deep learning tools.• Hands-on experience with data structure algorithms, machine learning models such as sales forecasting, classification task, deep learning etc., and proven experience of implementing business projects and launching product features.Preferred Qualifications:• Experienced with feature engineering from massive raw data, such as customer/seller/influencer profiling and e-commerce transactions;• Experienced in deep learning, time series forecasting, causal inference or relevant fields;• Solid understanding of search and recommendation systems, with an emphasis on AIGC field, is a plus;• A strong desire to learn and discover new things, result-oriented, customer-oriented, team player, and self-driven.ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2Job Information:【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (hourly)The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $57.75- $57.75. We cover 100% premium coverage for Full-Time intern medical insurance after 90 days from the date of hire. Medical coverage only, no dental or vision coverage.Our time off and leave plans are: Paid holidays and paid sick leave. The sick leave entitlement is based on the time you join.We also provide mental and emotional health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program and provide reimbursements for your mobile phone expense. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.