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Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Search E-commerce) - 2025 Summer (PhD)

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TikTok

19d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • San Jose

AI generated summary

  • You must pursue a Master's in CS or related field, commit to 12 weeks in Summer 2025, have coding and problem-solving skills, and be graduating December 2025 or later.
  • You will optimize search quality, enhance user experience, design ranking systems, improve shopping models, and develop solutions for ecosystem challenges to boost GMV growth.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an Master in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
  • Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2025
  • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
  • Excellent coding skills. Solid knowledge of data structure and algorithms.
  • Excellent in analysis, modeling and problem-solving, and can see the essence of problems from complex data.
  • Publication records in top journals or conferences will be a plus. Experience winning ACM-ICPC medals will be a plus.
  • Graduating December 2025 onwards with the intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

  • Improve the basic search quality and user experience: Optimize query analysis and text relevance matching. Understand e-commerce video content and implement multi-modal matching. Improve users' perception of product authority, and deeply participate in the design and implementation of core search products. Comprehensively improve the end-to-end shopping experience from browsing to after-sales.
  • Design and implement the end-to-end ranking system (recall, first stage ranking, final stage ranking and mixed row): Improve users' personalized shopping interests model. Improve the shopping conversion efficiency for merchandise, video and live stream to promote GMV growth.
  • Promote the development of the ecosystem: From the perspective of the industry and businesses, solve challenging problems such as supply and demand matching, business cold start, and sustainable business growth, etc. Think, analyze and adjust the evolution of the system to achieve long-term and sustainable growth of GMV.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship for the Machine Learning Engineer Intern position?

The internship duration is 12 weeks, starting from May/June 2025.

Are there specific start dates for the internship?

Yes, the internship has specific start dates, including May 12, May 19, May 27, June 9, and June 23, 2025.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, possess excellent coding skills, and have a solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Is there an application limit for this internship?

Yes, candidates can apply for a maximum of two positions globally within TikTok and its affiliates.

Are internships at TikTok paid or unpaid?

The job description does not specify, but internships at major tech companies like TikTok are typically paid.

Do I need work authorization to apply for this internship?

Yes, candidates must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Will there be opportunities for skill development during the internship?

Yes, the internship program includes a blend of social events and development workshops aimed at enhancing personal and professional growth.

Are there opportunities for collaboration within the internship program?

Yes, TikTok emphasizes collaboration and teamwork, fostering an environment where interns can create and grow together with experienced professionals.

Is there a preference for candidates regarding their graduation date?

Yes, candidates graduating in December 2025 or later with the intent to return to their degree program after the internship are preferred.

Are publication records or ACM-ICPC awards considered beneficial for applicants?

Yes, having publication records in top journals or conferences and experience winning ACM-ICPC medals are considered a plus for applicants.

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TikTok

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

TikTok is a social media platform where users create and share short videos on various topics, including entertainment, education, and lifestyle. Their ultimate goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy to people's lives through engaging and entertaining content. TikTok's purpose is to provide a platform for self-expression and connection, fostering a global community where individuals can express themselves authentically and connect with others who share similar interests and passions.