Machine Learning Engineer - TikTok-Data-Search-Search Quality

TikTok
San Jose
Full timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Self-direction","Intellectual curiosity","Openness"]

Build and apply cutting-edge machine learning models for TikTok Search, improving relevance and personalization in real time at massive scale. Work on search core algorithm improvements including content understanding/matching using NLP and computer vision, user behavior modeling and recommendation in search, and video understanding across text, vision, and social context to enhance credibility and usefulness of results. Collaborate in a self-directed team focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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Machine Learning Engineer - TikTok-Data-Search-Search Quality

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Job Summary

Build and apply cutting-edge machine learning models for TikTok Search, improving relevance and personalization in real time at massive scale. Work on search core algorithm improvements including content understanding/matching using NLP and computer vision, user behavior modeling and recommendation in search, and video understanding across text, vision, and social context to enhance credibility and usefulness of results. Collaborate in a self-directed team focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Location: San Jose
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Improve the TikTok Search core algorithm through initiatives such as content understanding and matching.
  • •Apply cutting-edge NLP and computer vision to match the most relevant videos for each search query.
  • •Model user behavior in search by solving recommendation problems to improve personalization.
  • •Advance video understanding using NLP, CV, and other technologies across the video and social network context.
  • •Collaborate on additional directions to enhance search experience at real-time, large-scale throughput.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
  • •Proficient coding skills with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
  • •Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • •3+ years of related industry experience.
  • •Experience in one or more areas such as NLP, ranking, ads, search engines, recommender systems, distributed systems, or machine learning.
Experience:SearchRecommendationDistributed systemsNatural language processing (NLP)Computer vision
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingSelf-directionIntellectual curiosityOpenness
Tech Stack:Machine learningNLPNatural language processingMulti-modal modelsComputer visionCVRecommender systemsDistributed systemsSearch engineRanking

Company Brief

TikTok
Short-form video platform that lets users create, share, and discover entertainment content through algorithmic recommendations. It also offers advertising and creator tools for brands, influencers, and businesses.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2016
WebsiteLinkedIn