Machine Learning Engineer Intern (TikTok Search E-Commerce) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

Responsibilities

The Search E-Commerce team spearheads the development of TikTok's advanced search algorithm, crucial for its booming global e-commerce platform. Utilizing state-of-the-art large-scale machine learning, along with cutting-edge NLP, CV, and multi-modal technologies, we are committed to creating a top-tier search engine. Our goal is to deliver the best e-commerce search experience to over a billion monthly active TikTok users worldwide. Our mission is to create a world where "no reasonably priced product is difficult to sell." We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2026.
• Experience with coding in Python, Java, Golang, C#, or C++.
• Demonstrated software engineering or natural language processing, deep learning experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
• High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities.

About the Role

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Benefits

• Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• 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).
• May be eligible for housing allowance for interns not working 100% remote.

Pay

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.