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

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
The Search E-Commerce team spearheads the development of Tik Tok'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 Tik Tok 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. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands‑on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company.
Internships at Our Company aims to provide students with hands‑on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026

This internship provides students the opportunity to join one of our engineering teams where you will have the opportunity to:

• Content understanding/matching:
  Applying the industry's cutting‑edge NLP and CV technology to match the most relevant videos for each search query, and continuously improve the relevance of Tik Tok search.
• User Behavior Modeling: solving the recommendation problem in search, letting Tik Tok search increase the ability of personalization on the basis of "relevant", and understand users better.
• Video understanding: comprehensive use of NLP , CV and other technologies for better video understanding from the perspective of the video itself and social network, improve authority, credibility and usefulness of search results.

Minimum 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.

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【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.

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…