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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Applied Scientist - Search, E-Commerce Alliance

Applied Machine LearningConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD, master's, or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Extensive experience in machine learning, deep learning, data mining, or artificial intelligence.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C++, Java, Go, or a similar language.
  • Strong knowledge of search algorithms, information retrieval, and ranking systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced machine learning algorithms that improve search and recommendation systems.
  • Define the scope and design end-to-end machine learning models for search systems.
  • Analyze complex, large-scale data to extract insights and identify potential improvements to the search system.
  • Create, test, implement, and iterate on machine learning models to optimize search functions and improve the user experience.
  • Stay current with developments in machine learning and search systems.
  • Present complex findings and algorithms to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.
  • Follow data governance and privacy policies to handle user data carefully.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with natural language processing techniques.
  • Modeling or algorithms competition records on Kaggle or top-conference challenges.
  • Programming competition records on ICPC, IOI, or USACO.
  • Experience with recommendation systems, computational advertising, search engines, or e-commerce search systems.
  • Publications in machine learning or related conferences or journals.

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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