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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Machine Learning Engineer - Ads Targeting

Applied Machine LearningConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a similar quantitative field, with related experience.
  • Hands-on experience in one or more of machine learning, deep learning, statistical models, and applied mathematical methods.
  • Strong coding skills, especially in Python, C++, or Go, and experience with high-load systems.
  • Familiarity with online experimentation and analytics.
  • Familiarity with big data systems, including Hadoop and Spark.
  • Curiosity toward new technologies and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop state-of-the-art applied machine-learning projects.
  • Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
  • Build scalable platforms and pipelines for ads targeting products.
  • Work with product and business teams on the product vision.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in reinforcement learning, transfer learning, and counterfactual optimization.
  • Understanding of the business value of online advertising.
  • Experience with user modeling using deep-learning methods from large-scale datasets; experience with privacy-preserving modeling techniques is a plus.
  • Experience developing modern ads ranking, retrieval, and targeting systems and recommender systems.

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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