Applied Scientist, Search, E-Commerce Alliance

TikTok
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Analytical skills","Communication"]

Build and deploy machine learning models to improve TikTok’s search and recommendation systems for the Global E-Commerce Alliance team. You’ll design end-to-end ML model scopes, analyze large-scale data for insights, and continuously iterate to enhance search relevance and user experience. Partner across cross-functional teams, present complex results to non-technical audiences, and follow strict data governance and privacy policies.

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Applied Scientist, Search, E-Commerce Alliance

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Job Summary

Build and deploy machine learning models to improve TikTok’s search and recommendation systems for the Global E-Commerce Alliance team. You’ll design end-to-end ML model scopes, analyze large-scale data for insights, and continuously iterate to enhance search relevance and user experience. Partner across cross-functional teams, present complex results to non-technical audiences, and follow strict data governance and privacy policies.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and implement advanced machine learning algorithms to improve search and recommendation systems.
  • •Define the scope and design end-to-end machine learning models for search systems.
  • •Analyze complex, large-scale data to extract insights and identify improvements for the search system.
  • •Create, test, implement, and iterate on machine learning models to optimize search functions and user experience.
  • •Present complex findings and algorithms to non-technical audiences while following data governance and privacy policies.

Key Requirements

  • •PhD, Master, or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • •Extensive experience in machine learning, deep learning, data mining, or artificial intelligence.
  • •Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, GO, or similar languages.
  • •Strong knowledge of search algorithms, information retrieval, and ranking systems.
  • •Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience:Machine learningDeep learningInformation retrievalRecommendation systemsE-commerce
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
Skills:Problem-solvingAnalytical skillsCommunication
Tech Stack:PythonC++JavaGONatural Language Processing (NLP)KaggleICPCIOIUSACO

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
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