Machine Learning Engineer Intern; Global E-commerce Risk Control PhD

Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Global E-commerce Risk Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Location:

Seattle | Team:
Technology |

Employment Type:

Intern | Job Code: A258029

• Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to manage business risks in Bytedance's products and platforms.
• Prototype and explore novel solutions, conduct experiments to validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Tech teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance current automation processes.
• Build efficient data querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen risk defense solutions.
• Define risk control metrics and promote data-driven practices.
• Align teams and stakeholders on numeric goals for risk control.
• Document technical processes and effectively communicate results through writing, visualizations, and presentations.

• Currently pursuing a PhD 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.

• 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.

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $57- $57.

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.

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