About the role#
This is a general hire position within the Global Monetization Product and Technology team. You will work on the systems that help businesses reach their customers through ads on TikTok. By applying to this track, your resume will be reviewed by multiple subteams to help find the best fit for your skills and interests.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain parts of a large-scale ads system.
- Develop applied machine learning projects.
- Manage key targeting strategies within the ads monetization ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product and business teams to shape product vision.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong theoretical knowledge of machine learning concepts.
- Proficiency in programming, debugging, and optimization using languages like Go, C/C++, or Python.
- Experience with frameworks such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, or MXNet.
- Ability to solve problems and communicate solutions clearly.
- Experience with ads systems, recommendation engines, search, or ranking is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Employment: Full-time internship
- Compensation: $45 per hour
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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