About the role#
The App Ads and Gaming team manages the delivery of application ads across TikTok. You will work on large-scale systems that support the platform monetization strategy. This internship provides hands-on experience with applied machine learning and opportunities to collaborate with product and business teams.
What you'll do#
- Develop components for a large-scale ads system.
- Build applied machine learning projects.
- Own specific targeting strategies within the ads ecosystem.
- Collaborate with product and business teams on future vision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Strong theoretical background in machine learning techniques.
- Programming and optimization skills in languages like Go, C, C++, or Python.
- Experience with frameworks such as Tensorflow, PyTorch, or MXNet.
- Ability to solve problems and communicate solutions clearly.
- Familiarity with ads systems, recommendation, searching, or ranking is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: 12-week full-time period.
- This is a paid internship.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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