Monetization ML Research Scientist: Moderation & Integrity

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Research Engineer in the United States to advance a next-generation content understanding system for monetization. You will develop scalable ML models and collaborate with global teams to translate research into production-ready solutions that balance user experience with advertiser value.

You should have a strong ML background, Python proficiency, and experience with modern DL frameworks, with a focus on practical impact and scalable systems.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong research background in ML with publications, theses, internships, or projects.
• Proficient in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow).
• Ability to design experiments, interpret results, and translate research to products.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable machine learning models and moderation systems.
• Collaborate with global teams across disciplines on production-ready solutions.
• Advance content understanding for monetization and advertiser value.

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Research Engineer in the United States to advance a next-generation content understanding system for monetization. You will develop scalable ML models and collaborate with global teams to translate research into production-ready solutions that balance user experience with advertiser value.

You should have a strong ML background, Python proficiency, and experience with modern DL frameworks, with a focus on practical impact and scalable systems.