Overview
On Site
USD 45.00 - 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Media
Engineering Design
AIM
SAP BASIS
Software Design
Collaboration
Scalability
Real-time
YouTube
Computer Science
Training
Python
Deep Learning
PyTorch
TensorFlow
JAX
Prompt Engineering
Machine Learning (ML)
Distributed Computing
Apache Spark
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Optimization
Data Compression
Vector Databases
Research
Open Source
Artificial Intelligence
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Management
Information Technology
Video
LOS
Recruiting
Job Details
Location :
San Jose
Employment Type :
Intern
Job Code :
A45454
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Responsibilities
Our mission is to empower professional creators, media partners, and organizations to produce high-quality content that engages, entertains, and informs TikTok's diverse global audience. We are a product-facing team and you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (Product, Engineers, Design, and Data) to define and build solutions for creators who inspire members of our community every day. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who is passionate about leveraging AI to empower creators. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 19 Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26) Monday, June 9 Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. What You'II Do - Develop and optimize LLM-based content understanding models to enhance video, text, and multimodal content analysis. - Build and fine-tune domain-specific LLMs for creator-related applications. - Design scalable, high-performance AI architectures, working closely with Applied AI infra engineers to ensure efficient model serving. - Implement innovative techniques such as Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and multi-modal learning to improve AI-driven insights. - Collaborate with product teams to translate business challenges into AI solutions and drive measurable product impact. - Optimize training, inference, and fine-tuning pipelines to improve efficiency, scalability, and real-time performance. - Stay at the cutting edge of LLM research, exploring and applying the latest advancements to YouTube's ecosystem.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field. - Strong experience in training, fine-tuning, and deploying LLMs (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, PaLM, Mistral). - Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX). - Solid understanding of transformers, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and prompt engineering. - Hands-on experience with scalable machine learning pipelines and working with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Ray, Spark). - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in LLM inference optimization, distillation, or model compression. - Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Milvus), embedding search, and retrieval systems. - Familiarity with real-world deployment of LLMs in production environments at scale. - Contributions to research papers, open-source AI projects, or AI conferences.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
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San Jose
Employment Type :
Intern
Job Code :
A45454
Apply to this job
Share this listing:
Responsibilities
Our mission is to empower professional creators, media partners, and organizations to produce high-quality content that engages, entertains, and informs TikTok's diverse global audience. We are a product-facing team and you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (Product, Engineers, Design, and Data) to define and build solutions for creators who inspire members of our community every day. We are looking for a Machine Learning Engineer who is passionate about leveraging AI to empower creators. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below: Monday, May 12 Monday, May 19 Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26) Monday, June 9 Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. What You'II Do - Develop and optimize LLM-based content understanding models to enhance video, text, and multimodal content analysis. - Build and fine-tune domain-specific LLMs for creator-related applications. - Design scalable, high-performance AI architectures, working closely with Applied AI infra engineers to ensure efficient model serving. - Implement innovative techniques such as Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and multi-modal learning to improve AI-driven insights. - Collaborate with product teams to translate business challenges into AI solutions and drive measurable product impact. - Optimize training, inference, and fine-tuning pipelines to improve efficiency, scalability, and real-time performance. - Stay at the cutting edge of LLM research, exploring and applying the latest advancements to YouTube's ecosystem.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field. - Strong experience in training, fine-tuning, and deploying LLMs (e.g., GPT, LLaMA, PaLM, Mistral). - Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX). - Solid understanding of transformers, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and prompt engineering. - Hands-on experience with scalable machine learning pipelines and working with distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Ray, Spark). - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in LLM inference optimization, distillation, or model compression. - Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Milvus), embedding search, and retrieval systems. - Familiarity with real-world deployment of LLMs in production environments at scale. - Contributions to research papers, open-source AI projects, or AI conferences.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45- $60.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
Apply to this job
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