Engineering Manager, Search Ads

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Engineering Manager for Search Ads to lead a talented team in developing cutting-edge machine learning systems. This role involves driving the optimization of ad formats and enhancing the monetization of search queries across various platforms. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, tackling complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of technology. With a focus on creativity and impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of ad delivery and user engagement. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a significant difference.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

10 Paid Holidays per Year

10 Paid Sick Days per Year

17 Days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of Machine Learning Engineers.
• Previous experience as a Machine Learning Engineer working on Search or Ads technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale Ads ML systems and optimize relevance models.
• Work on NLP capabilities and improve query understanding.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Programming (Go, C/C++, Python)

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Responsibilities

TikTok has become a premier destination for search queries globally. The Search Ads team constantly pushes the boundaries of general search engine monetization across our apps, including TikTok, TopBuzz, BuzzVideo, and more, building a globally leading Search Ads monetization system. At the Search Ads team, you will have the chance to work on large-scale machine learning systems, distributed storage and architecture, NLP, Ranking, Auction and Bidding related problems. You will be also deeply involved in the innovation and optimization of our Ad format, creative display, and the ROI of ads delivery. We are looking for candidates who brave difficulties, share a passion for tackling complexity and developing our Search Ads product from 0 to 1 with a world-class team of passionate engineers.

Responsibilities

TikTok has become a premier destination for search queries globally. The Search Ads team constantly pushes the boundaries of general search engine monetization across our apps, including TikTok, TopBuzz, BuzzVideo, and more, building a globally leading Search Ads monetization system. At the Search Ads team, you will have the chance to work on large-scale machine learning systems, distributed storage and architecture, NLP, Ranking, Auction and Bidding related problems. You will be also deeply involved in the innovation and optimization of our Ad format, creative display, and the ROI of ads delivery. We are looking for candidates who brave difficulties, share a passion for tackling complexity and developing our Search Ads product from 0 to 1 with a world-class team of passionate engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads ML systems
• Responsible for relevance model and strategy optimization, such as semantic matching models, active learning, text/photo/video multi-model, ranking strategy, auction/bidding platform, etc
• Participate in the development and iteration of Ads algorithms by using Machine Learning
• Work on NLP (Natural Language Processing) capability improvement and query understanding, such as query classification, seq2seq, NER (Named Entity Recognition), knowledge graph, bidword optimization, etc
• Work on CTR/CVR model estimation accuracy, data analysis, modeling, feature engineering
• Research and develop Ads pacing algorithms, ads traffic control, etc
• Partner with product managers and product strategy & operation team to define product strategy and features
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of Machine Learning Engineers
• Previous experience as a Machine Learning Engineer working on Search or Ads technologies/systems/products
• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other relevant majors
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python
• Ability to think critically and formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way
• Solid communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within a Search Ads, Search or Ads domain with large scale ML systems
• Exposure to ads ranking, auction, bidding, and recommendation systems
• Experience hiring talented Machine Learning Engineers and dealing with a rapidly growing team size
  
  

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $224000 - $410000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.
  
  

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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