Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Monetization Technology - Ads Creative AI) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

A "creative" is the ad (in the form of a short-form video) served to TikTok users, composed of video, background music, call-to-action card, post-click landing page, and other formats that get delivered to users. Our work is at the core of TikTok and creator monetization. Examples of our team's work include TikTok video editor, AI-powered smart video generation (we are also exploring AIGC), and TikTok creative exchange (a creative marketplace to connect TikTok advertisers with creators or third-party creative agencies).

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Electronic Information Engineering, or a related field
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer 2026
• Experience or coursework in AI/ML model development, particularly in computer vision and image generation
• Passion for AI and content creation, with the ability to design AI solutions aligned with business objectives
• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and generative models (e.g., Diffusion Models, GANs, VAEs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in model development and AI project deployment, with exposure to multimodal classification, retrieval, content matching, or video captioning
• Strong skills in creating high-quality content using LLM/MLLM/AIGC technologies
• Knowledge of the latest trends in AI subfields such as audio, image, video, and natural language processing, with preference for candidates who have top-tier publications in relevant AI areas
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning and post-training optimization techniques

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.