Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Global E-commerce Risk Control) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
Responsibilities
The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team's mission is:
- To protect Bytedance e-commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator;
- To make Bytedance e-commerce the safest and most trusted place worldwide to transact online by securing the integrity of the e-commerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform;
- To build software systems, risk models and operational processes, as well as collaborate with many cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
The ECRC team works to prevent and detect any risk attempts in Bytedance e-commerce platforms (e.g. Bytedance Shop) and to mitigate the negative impact on our customers and Selling Partners (Sps), covering multiple classical and novel business risk areas such as account integrity, incentive abuse, malicious activities, brushing, click-farm, information leakage etc.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS/MS degree in Computer Science Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields.
- Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- Internship experience or research experience, especially in e-commerce, risk control domain.
- Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship.
- High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.