Machine Learning Engineer Intern (App Ads) - 2026 Fall (BS/MS)

TikTok

4.5

(6)

San Jose, CA

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

    laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks beginning in 2026 .

    Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order your apply. The application limits is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

    Fall Start Dates:
    August 10th, 2026
    August 24th, 2026
    September 8th, 2026
    September 21st, 2026

    • This opening is part of the general hiring process for the Global Monetization Product and Technology organization. Applications will be evaluated by multiple teams within the organization to ensure the best alignment based on skills and interests.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
    • Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects.
    • Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
    • Work with product and business teams on product vision.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
    • Experience in and good theoretical grounding in machine learning concepts and techniques.
    • Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python.
    • Experience in one or more of the following frameworks: Tensorflow/PyTorch/MXNet, etc
    • Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.
    • Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Familiar with Ads system, recommendation, searching, ranking, etc.

    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.