Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Trust and Safety Engineering) (Nov 2026)

MMSU Global Association, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking talented graduates to join its Trust & Safety team as a Machine Learning Engineer. You will tackle real‑world challenges from day one and work with world‑class engineers to build scalable classifiers and safety tools.

The role emphasizes growth, learning, and applying ML, NLP, and computer vision to protect users globally. Applicants should highlight availability to onboard by end of 2027 and show strong communication within cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Solid knowledge in machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, data mining, or computer vision.
• Firm understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Great communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with world‑class engineers to build trust and safety systems.
• Develop scalable classifiers, tools, models and algorithms using ML, CV and data mining tech.
• Improve trust and safety strategy and perform model iterations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect the platform globally.

Skills

Machine learning

Data mining

NLP

Computer vision

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software/Engineering

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Team Introduction

Building a world where people can safely discover, create and connect. The Trust & Safety (T&S) team at TikTok helps ensure that our global online community is safe and empowered to create and enjoy content across all of our applications. We have invested heavily in human and machine-based moderation to remove harmful content quickly and often before it reaches our general community.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2027. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at our Company.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2027. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll have the chance to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.

Responsibilities

• Work with our world-class engineers to build industry-leading trust and safety systems for TikTok
• Develop and build up highly-scalable classifiers, tools, models and algorithms leveraging cutting-edge machine learning, computer vision and data mining technologies
• Improve our trust and safety strategy and work on model iterations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect TikTok globally

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, data mining, or computer vision
• Firm understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Great communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems
• Previous experience in applications of machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, data mining, or computer vision
• Currently pursuing your PhD or Master degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.