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Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Core Feed Recommendation

Tiktok

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
145k-250k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The recommendation algorithm team plays a central role in the company, driving critical product decisions and platform growth. The team is made up of machine learning researchers and engineers, who support and innovate on production recommendation models and drive product impact. The team is dynamic, fast-pacing, collaborative and impact-driven.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build industry-leading recommendation system, improving user experience, content ecosystem and platform security.
  • Deliver end-to-end machine learning solution to address critical product challenges.
  • Own the full stack machine learning system and optimize algorithms and infrastructure to improve recommendation performance.
  • Work with cross functional teams to design product strategies and build solutions to grow TikTok in important markets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or above in computer science or a related major, with 2+ years of related work experience.
  • Strong software development experience with C++, Python or other programming language.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: applied machine learning, machine learning infrastructure, large-scale recommendation system, market-facing machine learning product.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or above in computer science or a related major.
  • 2+ years of related work experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $250000 annually.
  • Compensation may vary depending on qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
  • Role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
  • 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.
  • 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary145k-250k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About Tiktok

Website

tiktok.com

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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