Machine Learning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale the Dedup and Copyright systems to support billions of users worldwide
• Architect and deploy machine learning models for video understanding and content integrity
• Incorporate state-of-the-art AI techniques to enhance model accuracy, throughput, and overall system efficiency
• Build scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for training and serving ML models on real-time, unstructured data
• Design and run experiments to evaluate model performance and diagnose issues in production
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing monitoring of ML systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
• At least 1 year of professional experience in Machine Learning
• Proficiency with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience in Multimedia or Computer Vision areas including image/video/audio retrieval, representation learning, re-identification, or unsupervised/self-supervised learning

Technologies

• PyTorch
• TensorFlow

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan 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, prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure

About the Team

The Dedup team conducts research and develops AI technologies that power core product experiences. Our focus is on building large-scale, high-performance systems that enable video deduplication, originality recognition, copyright detection, content safety, and content moderation. The team is dedicated to delivering a seamless and safe user experience by advancing AI in production environments.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in San Jose is $156,000 to $316,800 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the total package and the role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary by employment type and location. Employees receive day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, 10 holidays per year, 10 sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with tenure). The company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.

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Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may impact job duties, including interactions with clients and colleagues, handling confidential information, and exercising sound judgment.

Why Join Us

TikTok values creative motivation and a mission to help people express themselves, discover, and connect. Our diverse teams collaborate globally to create value for communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy through our products.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to building an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to reflect the global communities we serve and foster an environment that supports diverse voices.

TikTok Accommodation

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