PhD ML Scientist — Recommendation Systems (2026 Start)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 136,800 - 259,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist Graduate to enhance its recommendation system. Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science or a related field and have strong skills in deep learning frameworks. The position involves building solutions to improve user experience and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent with a background in computer science, machine learning, or related fields.
• Strong theoretical and empirical research capability in addressing research problems.
• Solid knowledge and experience with deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build an industry-leading recommendation system.
• Deliver end-to-end machine learning solutions.
• Own the full-stack machine learning system.

Skills

Deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)

C/C++ proficiency

Python

Shell scripting

Research capability

Education

PhD in computer science or related field

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist Graduate to enhance its recommendation system. Candidates must hold a PhD in computer science or a related field and have strong skills in deep learning frameworks. The position involves building solutions to improve user experience and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and more.