Algorithm Engineer Graduate (TikTok Shop Global E-Commerce, Knowledge Graph) - 2026 Start (PhD)

TIKTOK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tech company in Singapore seeks final year PhD graduates for a software engineering role focused on Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. As part of a dynamic team, you will optimize algorithm solutions for product profiling in e-commerce. Ideal candidates will have strong coding skills, a solid foundation in data structures, and familiarity with deep learning frameworks. Join us for an innovative career path with growth opportunities and challenges. Apply early as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Yoga and fitness

Stock options

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunity

Paid leave

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in at least one programming framework.
• Familiar with one of the deep learning frameworks.
• Proficient in machine learning/deep learning theoretical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize algorithm solutions for product profiling.
• Improve product information quality and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Coding skills in Python, Java, C/C++, or Spark

Deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras

NLP, sentiment analysis, CV, multimodality

Data structure and algorithm knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Final year PhD in Computer Science, engineering or quantitative field

Job description

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Job Highlights

Yoga and fitness, Stock options, Positive team atmosphere, Career growth opportunity, Paid leave, Flat organization, 100+ mil users, Industry experts, Competitive compensation, Flexible hours

Responsibilities

Team Introduction

Our team is responsible for developing large scale product knowledge graphs to improve the online shopping experience. We are currently looking for talented software engineers that have a deep understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), Multimodality Large Model (MLLM), Deep Learning (DL), Reinforcement Learning (RL), Generative AI and Machine Learning(ML).

• Responsible for building and continuously optimizing algorithm solutions in product profiling construction & product information quality improvement etc. to accelerate supply operational efficiencies in global e-commerce markets;
• Responsible for continuously optimizing fundamental algorithms of unified product representations to further improve traffic efficiencies in global e-commerce markets.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. 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 TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. 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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Final year PhD graduates in Computer Science, engineering or quantitative field.
• Strong coding skills in at least one of the following programming frameworks, e.g. Python, Java, C/C++, Spark etc.; Familiar with at least one of the following deep learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras etc.
• Solid data structure/algorithm foundation, proficient in machine learning/deep learning theoretical knowledge, and rich practical experience.
• Familiar with NLP, sentiment analysis, CV, multimodality, graph algorithm, search algorithm, text/data mining in 1-2 areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a passion for challenging issues.
• Good teamwork spirit and strong communication skills.
• Experience in overseas Internet/e-commerce business experience is preferred.

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