Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Data Recommendation; CapCut Regular
Listed on 2026-10-15
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IT/Tech
Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Data Scientist
Location:
San Jose
Team:
Technology
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Code:
A19973
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ResponsibilitiesTeam Introduction:
Our team is responsible for the recommendation algorithms of video creation tools worldwide. We oversee recommendation distribution and user growth optimization across all Byte Dance apps, including Jianying, Cap Cut, and Hypic, to enhance content distribution efficiency and drive user growth.
- Globally optimize the core recommendation algorithms and strategies for video creation tools, including Cap Cut and Hypic.
- Enhance user growth efficiency by optimizing the distribution of content created with Cap Cut, Hypic, and other similar tools.
- Improve user experiences during creation by leveraging a deep understanding of user behavior and state-of-the-art machine learning technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong coding skills with a solid foundation in data structure and algorithms.
- Strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience in machine learning.
- Excellent problem analysis and solving skills, with passion for tackling challenging problems.
- Familiarity with one or more areas in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, or data mining.
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212800 - $387600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
WhyJoin Byte Dance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire…
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