Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Global E-Commerce, Risk Control) - 2027 Start

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking interns for the E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team in Singapore. You will work on developing ML/LLMs and agentic systems to detect and prevent cross-domain fraud while analyzing large security datasets and building real-time prevention pipelines for a global platform.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in a technical field with strong coding skills and an interest in ML frameworks such as PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, and Hugging Face

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree in a technical field.
• Good coding skills in one or more programming languages.
• Preferred: knowledge of ML/LLM/Agentic systems and hands-on experience with PyTorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers.

Responsibilities

• Develop domain-specific ML/LLMs/Agents to decode and prevent cross-domain fraud.
• Analyze large datasets to identify abnormal user behavior and risky patterns.
• Productionize AI agent pipelines for real-time prevention under global traffic.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team to mitigate business risks.

Skills

Programming skills

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate or Master's in Software Development/CS/Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

LangChain

Hugging Face Transformers

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team

The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team is missioned: - To protect E-Commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator; - By securing the integrity of our ecommerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform; - Through building infrastructures, platforms and technologies, as well as collaborating with many cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.

Responsibilities

Develop domain-specific machine learning / LLMs / Agents to decode and prevent intricate, cross-domain fraudulent activties.

• Analyze massive business and security data to mine abnormal user behavior, and uncover evolving risky patterns.
• Productionize AI agent pipelines engineered for real-time prevention under massive global traffic.
• Analyze / test the effectiveness of the built solutions.
• Work in a cross-functional team setting to mitigate business risks.
• Work with relevant software platform to develop/deploy/monitor the models.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently Pursuing a Undergraduate or Master's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Good coding skills in one or more programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge on machine learning / LLM / Agentic system and hands-on experience with popular frameworks such as pytorch, Scikit-learn, LangChain, Hugging Face Transformers.
• Ability to think critically, rationally, and communicate in result-oriented, data-driven manner.

Job Information

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 connecté people from across the globe and so does my workplace.