Algorithm Engineer Intern (Global Live - Strategy) - 2026 Start (PhD)

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an Algorithm Engineer Intern (Global Live - Strategy) to contribute to building and optimizing real-time, high-performance distributed infrastructure for live streaming. As a PhD candidate, you will apply machine learning and data-driven analysis to improve LIVE revenue and engagement, collaborating with product managers across the globe.

The internship offers exposure to large-scale systems and strategic initiatives, with opportunities to influence product direction and user

Qualifications

• PhD student in CS or engineering/quantitative field.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; familiar with Linux multithreading/process models.
• Strong foundation in ML/DL algorithms and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Participate in optimization of LIVE monetization and global user experience.
• Develop and optimize real-time, high-performance, distributed infrastructure for live streaming.
• Collaborate with product managers to guide feature development and data-driven decisions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux multithreaded

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Statistics

Job description

Algorithm Engineer Intern (Global Live - Strategy) - 2026 Start (PhD)

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Intern

Job Code:

A257111A

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Responsibilities

With the enormous growth of live streaming in recent years, our mission is to inspire real-time interactions and help live streamers connect to people from all corners of the globe.We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join us to build and optimize a real-time, high-performance, large-scale distributed infrastructure for live streaming in TikTok. You will be deeply involved in the developmental lifecycle of critical product features and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver the best live streaming experience for all live streamers and audience alike.

The strategy team's mission is to use model-driven and data-driven ways to promote core indicators on LIVE revenue and user engagement, which includes:

• Build prediction/uplift NN model to improve LIVE feature intelligence
• Mine and interfere potential crowds to gain a higher ROI operation for both LIVE streamer and watcher
• Make detailed analysis on user data and system data to find out user experience optimiaztion zoom
• Other work like user growth strategy, cold-start strategy, etc.

Job Description

• Participate in the optimization of ByteDance LIVE monetization business and serve the LIVE experience of billions of global users
• Adopt cutting-edge machine learning model to scientifically model massive user behaviour and consumption data, build high-performance/high-reliability architecture services, and bring users the ultimate experience in LIVE consumption
• Deeply participate in product/business discussions, fully analyze and understand user behaviour patterns, and provide optimization directions for the overall business

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period; Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships- From January to June- From May to August (Summer).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, engineering quantitative field
• Familiar with C/C++/ Python development, familiar with Linux multi-threaded /multi-process
• Familiar with commonly used machine learning and deep learning algorithms, including but not limited to boost machine, dnn, reinforcement learning, etc
• Solid maths foundation, including probability statistics, numerical optimization, etc., sensitive to data, good at discovering, analyzing and solving problems from data

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in large-scale recommend/advertising systems, risk control systems or LLM is preferred

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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.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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.

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