Machine Learning Engineer Intern (E-commerce Governance Algorithms) - 2025 Summer/Fall (BS/MS)

TikTok
San Jose, CA, United States
Full-time

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.

Governance and Experience team of e-commerce are responsible for ensuring the safety and trust-worth of the marketplace for not only our users, but also sellers and creators.

We value our users' satisfaction by working on policies, rules and systems to ensure the quality. We are looking for an algorithm technical manager who is obsessed with customer experience and passionate about building systems to detect various risks that can sabotage platform trust.

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 TikTok

Internships at TikTok 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 weeks beginning in May / June 2025 or August / September 2025 (Select May if Summer or August if Fall

Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Summer Start Dates : Monday, May 12

Monday, May 12

Monday, May 19

Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)

Monday, June 9

Monday, June 23

Fall Start Dates : Monday, August 11

Monday, August 11

Monday, August 25

Monday, September 8

Monday, September 22

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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment through HackerRank.

Responsibilities :

  • Work with a team to design and implement algorithms to detect and control risks / frauds in contents / products / sellers / creators;
  • Collaborate with strategy team, product managers, policy team and ops team to help define products and drive initiatives from engineering viewpoints

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Currently pursuing a BS / MS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
  • Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline;
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment;
  • An understanding or keen interest in machine learning, NLP, or computer vision;
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as C++, Python, Go, or Java.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Interest or experience in anti-fraud, anti-spam, platform-integrity, or similar fields would be a cherry on top;
  • A profound sense of responsibility, coupled with exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

TikTok 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 TikTok, 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.

TikTok 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 / cdpT2.

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