Machine Learning Engineer Intern (TikTok Video Recommendation) - 2024 Summer (BS

ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2024. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2024. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship cycles:May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024May 28, 2024 to August 16, 2024June 10, 2024 to August 30, 2024We will prioritize candidates who can commit to these start dates.ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the recommendation algorithm and make contributions to a world-class large scale recommendation system.Optimize the core algorithms and strategies (recall, coarse ranking, fine ranking, mixed ranking, diversity, etc.) through modeling technologies including deep learning, representation learning, multi-task learning, causal inference, and sequence modeling.Work closely with the product and operations team, excel in technological innovation with deep integration of business characteristics, and help achieve long-term and short-term business development goals.QualificationsCurrently pursuing a Bachelor/Master degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2024.Solid programming foundation, good programming style and work habits, solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.Strong theoretical foundation and extensive practical experience in the field of machine learning/deep learning, familiar with at least one mainstream deep learning framework.Exceptional ability to analyze and solve problems, passionate about solving challenging problems; good at communication, proactive at work, strong sense of responsibility, and possess good teamwork skills.Priority will be given to individuals who have published papers at top conferences, won competitions such as ACM/machine learning, or have experience in core algorithm businesses such as large-scale recommendation systems, computational advertising, and search engines.Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.Preferred QualificationsGraduating December 2024 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.Compensation Description (hourly)The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $45. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr