Senior ML Tech Lead – Real-Time Search & NLP

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer for the Search Team in San Jose, CA. You will develop and apply cutting-edge ML techniques in real-time, large-scale systems that handle billions of search requests daily.

The role emphasizes NLP, computer vision, and multi-modal models to improve the relevance and usefulness of TikTok search. You will collaborate with a team that values self-direction, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving as you advance technology for

Qualifications

• Bachelor or advanced degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure basis.

Responsibilities

• Improve the search core algorithm with directions in content understanding/matching.
• Model user behavior to improve personalization in search.
• Enhance video understanding using NLP, CV and other technologies for better search relevance.

Skills

Communication & teamwork

Algorithms & data structures

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

NLP frameworks

Distributed systems

Job description

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer for the Search Team in San Jose, CA. You will develop and apply cutting-edge ML techniques in real-time, large-scale systems that handle billions of search requests daily.

The role emphasizes NLP, computer vision, and multi-modal models to improve the relevance and usefulness of TikTok search. You will collaborate with a team that values self-direction, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving as you advance technology for