Lead Machine Learning Engineer - User Growth - Recommendation - Singapore

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to develop advanced algorithms for user growth and personalized recommendations. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in machine learning, data analysis, and strong skills in Python or C/C++. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Inclusive environment

Collaborative team culture

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale machine learning algorithms.
• Optimize user retention rates with recommendation systems.
• Work cross-functionally with product managers and data scientists.

Skills

Machine learning

Recommendation systems

Python

C/C++

Deep learning

NLP

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Machine learning frameworks

Job description

Overview

Lead Machine Learning Engineer - User Growth - Recommendation - Singapore

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A248801A

About the Team

The TikTok User Growth (UG) algorithm team is the core engine propelling the rapid growth of TikTok. Facing real-world challenges in manifold scenarios, the team skillfully leverages machine learning techniques on massive data to forge efficient growth pathways. In close collaboration with product teams, we are responsible for personalized recommendation algorithms for TikTok's hundreds of millions of global users. We are looking for strong research scientists, who are excited about growing their business understanding, building scalable and high-performance algorithms, large models and recommendation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale machine learning algorithms and build industry leading recommendation systems to optimize user retention rates.
• Data-driven: connect data to real-world user experiences using superior data sensitivity and analytical skills.
• Using deep understanding of systems and scenarios, deliver end-to-end solutions to achieve the growth targets in diverse scenarios and recommendation systems.
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to understand insights, formulate problems, and design, refine, and test machine learning algorithms and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) with a background in computer science, machine learning, or related fields.
• Experienced in leading projects and collaborating with teams across different timezones;
• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: recommendation systems, machine learning, deep learning, large language model, computer vision, NLP, causal inference or multimodal machine learning.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, and familiarity with a machine learning framework. Have a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are required. Applicants must be passionate about learning new techniques and tackling challenging problems.

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.