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# Machine Learning Engineer

- **Company:** Tiktok Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Data Structures, Search Algorithms, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Recommender Systems, Web Traffics, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-machine-learning-engineer-search-recommendation-e-commerce-san-jose-ca--ba4dc2f4-de31-45fa-9c5d-28904a26b3eb

## About the Role

* 5+ years of work experience in machine learning. Good product sense with a focus on user experience and E-commerce business.
 * Domain knowledge or working experience in any of these areas: modern Recommendation, Search, Advertisement, E-commerce.
 * Bachelor or advanced degree in computer science or a related technical discipline.
 * Excellent coding skills. Solid knowledge of data structure and algorithms.
 * Excellent in analysis, modeling and problem-solving, and can see the essence of problems from complex data.

Skills:
Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Natural Language Processing (NLP), People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Search Algorithms, Website Traffic, eCommerce

## Description

* Elevate search recommendation services and models for TikTok E-commerce, driving heightened e-commerce search traffic on both TikTok and TikTok Mall, while enhancing user search and purchasing cognition.
 * Optimize the recommender system, focusing on hyperscale machine learning models. This involves diverse tasks spanning recall/first-stage ranking to final-stage ranking within the end-to-end workflow.
 * Push the boundaries of short text and general recommendation technology, with a specific emphasis on the interaction between recommendation and NLP technology.
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow teammates. Minimum Qualifications


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