Backend Engineer (Global Recommendation), TikTok AML

TikTok

4.5

(6)

Singapore

Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
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    Position summary

    That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
    Join us.

    About the Team
    The mission of our AML team is to push next-generation machine learning algorithms and platform for the recommendation system, ads ranking and search ranking in our company. We also drive substantial impact for core businesses of the company. Currently we are looking for Software Engineer - Machine Learning Infrastructure to join our team to support and advance that mission.

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for the design and implementation of a global-scale machine learning system for feeds, ads and search ranking models.
    • Responsible for improving use-ability and flexibility of the machine learning infrastructure.
    • Responsible for improving the workflow of model training and serving, data pipelines and resource management for the multi-tenancy machine learning systems.
    • Responsible for designing and developing key components of ML infrastructure and mentoring interns.
    • Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialised utility programs.
    • Analyse user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
    • Update software, enhances existing software capabilities, and develops and direct software testing and validation procedures.
    • Work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems and develop specifications and performance requirements.

    Qualifications

    • B. Sc or higher degree in Computer Science or related fields from accredited and reputable institutions.
    • Proficient in C/C++/Python, and have solid programming skills.
    • Familiar with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow/Pytorch).
    • Experience in developing and deploying large-scale systems.
    • Ability to work independently and complete projects from beginning to end and in a timely manner.
    • Good communication and teamwork skills to clearly communicate technical concepts with other teammates.
    • Experience on improving core machine learning infrastructure(TensorFlow, Pytorch, and Jax).

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience contributing to an open sourced machine learning framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch).
    • Experience in big data frameworks (e.g., Spark/Hadoop/Flink), experience in resource management and task scheduling for large scale distributed systems.
    • Strong background in one of the following fields: Hardware-Software Co-Design, High Performance Computing, ML Hardware Acceleration (e.g., GPU/TPU/RDMA) or ML for Systems.

    TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

    Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.5/5 in supportive management
  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.