TikTok
Machine Learning/Research Engineer Graduate (Ads Core Global) - 2026 Start (BS/M
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Machine Learning/Research Engineer Graduate (Ads Core Global) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) at TikTok. Join the Ads Core ML Team from TikTok Global Monetization Technology, whose mission is to generate revenue and optimize the user experience on the world's leading short-form video platform. Responsibilities
Research and develop a cutting-edge global advertising delivery system using ML/DL, RL, LLM, and scaling laws in ad recommendation. Optimize efficiency across the advertising funnel, including Recall & Rough-sort, Fine-sort (CTR/CVR), format/creative personalization, and system resource allocation. Design and establish system frameworks and standards to continuously enhance modeling efficiency. Build and manage the delivery pipeline, encompassing modeling, bidding, traffic strategy, and optimizing organic video recommendation to meet diverse vertical business needs. Drive influence on user experience and revenue targets, establishing the team as a core pillar within the organization. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications 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 the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Solid programming skills, proficient in C/C++ and Python. Familiar with basic data structures and algorithms. Familiar with Linux development environment. Good theoretical grounding in machine learning/deep learning/algorithm concepts and techniques. Familiar with architecture and implementation of at least one mainstream machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet), and familiar with its architecture and implementation mechanism. Good analytical thinking and critical thinking capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Participation in national math/coding competitions (e.g., ACM, Hacker Cup, Hash Code, USACO, IOI, CCPC, etc.). Strong understanding of key domains in online advertising systems, including ads bidding and auction, ads quality control, and related concepts such as CPC/CPM, CTR/CVR, Ranking/Targeting, Conversion/Budget, Campaign/Creative, Demand/Inventory, DSP/RTB. Experience with resource management and task scheduling in large-scale distributed software environments (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow). Published papers/citations or conducted paper reviews in NLP, CV, and Recommender Systems (e.g., RecSys, KDD, ICML, CVPR, NeurIPS). Familiarity with advanced techniques like LLM, reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and counterfactual optimization is a plus. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy Compensation and Benefits
Compensation The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115,200 - $231,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices around the world. Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. We value curiosity, humility, and impact, and we work as one team to achieve meaningful breakthroughs. Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes as required by applicable laws. If you need assistance, please reach out.
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Machine Learning/Research Engineer Graduate (Ads Core Global) - 2026 Start (BS/MS) at TikTok. Join the Ads Core ML Team from TikTok Global Monetization Technology, whose mission is to generate revenue and optimize the user experience on the world's leading short-form video platform. Responsibilities
Research and develop a cutting-edge global advertising delivery system using ML/DL, RL, LLM, and scaling laws in ad recommendation. Optimize efficiency across the advertising funnel, including Recall & Rough-sort, Fine-sort (CTR/CVR), format/creative personalization, and system resource allocation. Design and establish system frameworks and standards to continuously enhance modeling efficiency. Build and manage the delivery pipeline, encompassing modeling, bidding, traffic strategy, and optimizing organic video recommendation to meet diverse vertical business needs. Drive influence on user experience and revenue targets, establishing the team as a core pillar within the organization. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications 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 the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Solid programming skills, proficient in C/C++ and Python. Familiar with basic data structures and algorithms. Familiar with Linux development environment. Good theoretical grounding in machine learning/deep learning/algorithm concepts and techniques. Familiar with architecture and implementation of at least one mainstream machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet), and familiar with its architecture and implementation mechanism. Good analytical thinking and critical thinking capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Participation in national math/coding competitions (e.g., ACM, Hacker Cup, Hash Code, USACO, IOI, CCPC, etc.). Strong understanding of key domains in online advertising systems, including ads bidding and auction, ads quality control, and related concepts such as CPC/CPM, CTR/CVR, Ranking/Targeting, Conversion/Budget, Campaign/Creative, Demand/Inventory, DSP/RTB. Experience with resource management and task scheduling in large-scale distributed software environments (e.g., Spark, TensorFlow). Published papers/citations or conducted paper reviews in NLP, CV, and Recommender Systems (e.g., RecSys, KDD, ICML, CVPR, NeurIPS). Familiarity with advanced techniques like LLM, reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and counterfactual optimization is a plus. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy Compensation and Benefits
Compensation The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115,200 - $231,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices around the world. Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. We value curiosity, humility, and impact, and we work as one team to achieve meaningful breakthroughs. Equal Opportunity and Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes as required by applicable laws. If you need assistance, please reach out.
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