About the role#
The Ads Core team focuses on building automated delivery products for our global advertising business. This internship role involves working on the ranking model and framework to improve efficiency across our advertising funnel. You will contribute to products and research while collaborating with industry experts.
What you'll do#
- Optimize efficiency across the advertising funnel, including recall, rough-sort, fine-sort, creative personalization, and system resource allocation.
- Research and develop advanced advertising delivery systems using machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large language models.
- Design system frameworks and standards to improve efficiency and meet business needs.
- Collaborate with product and business teams on projects with global impact.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python with a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms.
- Experience working in a Linux development environment.
- Strong analytical skills and a foundation in statistics.
- Theoretical knowledge of deep learning and experience with at least one machine learning framework like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or MXNet.
- Knowledge in one of the following areas is preferred: Factorization Machines, Uplift Modeling, Diffusion Models, or Reinforcement Learning.
- A basic understanding of large recommendation systems and ad serving concepts.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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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