ByteDance
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Recommendation/Search Alliance)-
ByteDance, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Recommendation/Search Alliance) – 2026 Start (BS/MS) at ByteDance. Join to apply for the Machine Learning Engineer Graduate role at ByteDance with a focus on e-commerce recommendation and search alliance initiatives. The e-commerce alliance team aims to serve merchants and creators on the e-commerce platform, improve merchants’ business indicators, and enhance creators’ creative efficiency. The team collaborates with merchants and creators to provide high-quality content and a personalized shopping experience for TikTok users, develop efficient shopping tools at the seller center, and promote cooperation between merchants and creators. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas, and explore growth opportunities at ByteDance. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applicants may apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered in the order of application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early. Responsibilities
Design and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to enhance our recommendation systems. Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision techniques to analyze e-commerce data and interactions. Deploy and maintain scalable recommendation models for real-time query handling and product suggestions. Analyze complex datasets to derive insights that guide strategic decisions. Stay up-to-date with the latest machine learning developments and incorporate them into your work. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields with 0-1 year of work experience Graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Thorough understanding of data structures and algorithms, with excellent problem-solving ability Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, scaling distributed computing, and big data engineering Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated software engineering experience from internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications Internship or research experience in e-commerce, recommendation, or search engine areas Publications at major conferences (e.g., KDD, NeurIPS, WWW, SIGIR, WSDM, CIKM, ICLR, ICML, IJCAI, AAAI) Curiosity toward new technologies and entrepreneurship Creativity and quick problem-solving abilities Job Information
Compensation
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,658 - $168,150 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total package. Benefits
Benefits may vary by employment type and location. Employees have day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days per year; and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated at hire with tenure-based accruals). Equal Opportunity
The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Specific job duties may be impacted by criminal history. Accommodations
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out for accommodations. About Us
ByteDance is a global tech company founded in 2012 with a mission to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our products include TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, Toutiao, Douyin, Xigua, and more.
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Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Recommendation/Search Alliance) – 2026 Start (BS/MS) at ByteDance. Join to apply for the Machine Learning Engineer Graduate role at ByteDance with a focus on e-commerce recommendation and search alliance initiatives. The e-commerce alliance team aims to serve merchants and creators on the e-commerce platform, improve merchants’ business indicators, and enhance creators’ creative efficiency. The team collaborates with merchants and creators to provide high-quality content and a personalized shopping experience for TikTok users, develop efficient shopping tools at the seller center, and promote cooperation between merchants and creators. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas, and explore growth opportunities at ByteDance. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applicants may apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered in the order of application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early. Responsibilities
Design and implement cutting-edge machine learning algorithms to enhance our recommendation systems. Apply machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision techniques to analyze e-commerce data and interactions. Deploy and maintain scalable recommendation models for real-time query handling and product suggestions. Analyze complex datasets to derive insights that guide strategic decisions. Stay up-to-date with the latest machine learning developments and incorporate them into your work. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields with 0-1 year of work experience Graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Thorough understanding of data structures and algorithms, with excellent problem-solving ability Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, scaling distributed computing, and big data engineering Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated software engineering experience from internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications Internship or research experience in e-commerce, recommendation, or search engine areas Publications at major conferences (e.g., KDD, NeurIPS, WWW, SIGIR, WSDM, CIKM, ICLR, ICML, IJCAI, AAAI) Curiosity toward new technologies and entrepreneurship Creativity and quick problem-solving abilities Job Information
Compensation
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $118,658 - $168,150 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay may be eligible for bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total package. Benefits
Benefits may vary by employment type and location. Employees have day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days per year; and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated at hire with tenure-based accruals). Equal Opportunity
The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) candidates: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Specific job duties may be impacted by criminal history. Accommodations
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out for accommodations. About Us
ByteDance is a global tech company founded in 2012 with a mission to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our products include TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, Toutiao, Douyin, Xigua, and more.
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