Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Risk Control) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance is a technology company whose products include TikTok and other content and commerce platforms. The Machine Learning Engineer Graduate will develop AI-driven risk control solutions, prototype and validate machine learning approaches, build data-querying infrastructure, define risk metrics, and communicate technical findings to cross-functional teams.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to manage business risks in TikTok's products and platforms
• Prototype and explore novel solutions, conduct experiments to validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Tech teams
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance current automation processes
• Build efficient data querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis. Identify opportunities to strengthen risk defense solutions
• Define risk control metrics and promote data-driven practices. Align teams and stakeholders on numeric goals for risk control
• Document technical processes and effectively communicate results through writing, visualizations, and presentations

What they're looking for:

• • Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• • Proficiency in modern machine learning theories and applications, including ensemble trees, deep neural networks, transfer/multi-task learning, reinforcement learning, graph theory, and unsupervised learning
• • Experience with Python, SQL/Hive, and Hadoop
• • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, with excellent problem-solving ability
• • Detail oriented, effective time management, and strong analytical skills
• • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications
• • Internship experience or research experience, especially in e-commerce, risk control domian
• • Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship
• • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities

Benefits:

• Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 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)