Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2026 Start (Phd)

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2026 Start (Phd)

Join to apply for the Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2026 Start (Phd) role at ByteDance

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2026 Start (Phd)

Join to apply for the Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2026 Start (Phd) role at ByteDance

Responsibilities
Team Introduction:
The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) Team's Mission Is :

• To protect TikTok e-commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator;
• To make Tiktok e-commerce the safest and most trusted place worldwide to transact online by securing the integrity of the e-commerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform;
• Through building software systems, risk models and operational processes, as well as collaborating with many cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  

The ECRC team works to prevent and detect any risk attempts in Tiktok e-commerce platforms (e.g. TikTok Shop) and to mitigate the negative impact on our customers and Selling Partners (Sps), covering multiple classical and novel business risk areas such as account integrity, incentive abuse, malicious activities, brushing, click-farm, information leakage etc.
We achieve our mission by a) developing state-of-art Machine Learning (ML) solutions to prevent customers, SPs, and Tiktok from being impacted by bad actors’ actions and practices to gain unfair business advantages; b) empowering Tiktok teams, both internal to GNE and external, to reduce risk attempts by utilizing our mechanisms.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with ByteDance
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026.
Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to manage business risks in TikTok's products and platforms.
• Prototype and explore novel solutions, conduct experiments to validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Tech teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance current automation processes.
• Build efficient data querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis. Identify opportunities to strengthen risk defense solutions.
• Define risk control metrics and promote data-driven practices. Align teams and stakeholders on numeric goals for risk control.
• Document technical processes and effectively communicate results through writing, visualizations, and presentations.
  

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields.
• Final year or recent graduate with a background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Proficiency in modern machine learning theories and applications, including ensemble trees, deep neural networks, transfer/multi-task learning, reinforcement learning, graph theory, and unsupervised learning.
• Experience with Python, SQL/Hive, and Hadoop
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, with excellent problem-solving ability
• Detail oriented, effective time management, and strong analytical skills
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
• Internship experience or research experience, especially in e-commerce, risk control domian
• Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities
  

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.

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