PhD ML Scientist Intern - Location-Based Services

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

TikTok is offering a Machine Learning Scientist Intern role for the TikTok-Local Services team in San Jose. The 12-week internship in Summer 2027 targets PhD students with strong Python/C++/Golang skills and ML framework experience.

The position focuses on building ML models for POI data, recommendations, sentiment analysis, geocoding, and user profiling to impact real-world services. Candidates should be pursuing a PhD in a technical field and be available for the Summer 2027 term.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in a technical field required.
• Available for 12 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Proficient in Python, C++, or Golang.

Responsibilities

• Work on ML models and algorithms for POI data production, POI recommendation, reviews sentiment analysis and ranking, geocoding, user profiling and more.
• Responsible for algorithmic strategies in geographical content and services, enhancing LBS capabilities for international products.
• Analyze business needs, design algorithms, and continuously optimize performance and efficacy.

Skills

Python

C++

Golang

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

PhD in Software Development / Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Job description

TikTok is offering a Machine Learning Scientist Intern role for the TikTok-Local Services team in San Jose. The 12-week internship in Summer 2027 targets PhD students with strong Python/C++/Golang skills and ML framework experience.

The position focuses on building ML models for POI data, recommendations, sentiment analysis, geocoding, and user profiling to impact real-world services. Candidates should be pursuing a PhD in a technical field and be available for the Summer 2027 term.