> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/264133-senior-machine-learning-engineer-tiktok-trust-and-safety](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/264133-senior-machine-learning-engineer-tiktok-trust-and-safety). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Trust and Safety

- **Company:** TikTok View all jobs
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Content Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, Tensorflow, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us77afe01139b1f55756b71b94ff49ec30

## About the Role

Minimum of 3 years experience in one or more of the areas: machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, content understanding.

 - BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Operation Research, Applied Mathematics or similar quantitative fields.
 - Skilled in deep learning model training(CV/NLP/NN), serving, and optimization.
 - Proficient in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
 - Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning (CV/NLP/Multimodal), active learning, Large Language Models, Recommendation Systems, and related areas.
 - Strong coding skills, especially in Python and similar languages.
 - Good communication and teamwork skills, passionate about learning new techniques and taking on challenging problems.
Preferred Qualifications:

 - Experienced in large-scale online machine learning platforms is preferred.
 - Experiences in active learning, reinforcement learning, and LLM are a plus.

## Description

Responsible for a whole sub-module in moderation system or a research direction including but not limited to LLM and application in Safety, moderation system iteration.

 - Work with team members to design next-generation moderation systems with new technologies.
 - Work on Neural Network models and LLM-based models to solve TikTok online safety problems.
 - Work with engineering teams to implement model pipelines and deploy the service at scale.
 - Collaborate with the product team to define objectives and improve trust and safety strategy.
 - Collaborate with data analysis to understand and find data patterns.


## Related Videos

- [Machine learning in the browser with TensorFlowjs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/155-machine-learning-in-the-browser-with-tensorflowjs)
- [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail)
- [How We Built a Machine Learning-Based Recommendation System (And Survived to Tell the Tale)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/752-how-we-built-a-machine-learning-based-recommendation-system-and-survived-to-tell-the-tale)
- [TikTok's Privacy Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1036-tiktok-s-privacy-innovation)
- [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. Live Coding)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100196-photonic-computing-programming-a-new-class-of-ai-accelerators-incl-live-coding)
- [Overview of Machine Learning in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/840-overview-of-machine-learning-in-python)

## Related Articles

- [How machine learning can help us tell fact from fiction](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/509-how-machine-learning-can-help-us-tell-fact-from-fiction)
- [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [Top Tech YouTube Channels for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/261-top-tech-youtube-channels-for-developers-in-2023)
- [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)