Jobs at TikTok
TikTok, part of ByteDance, has grown into a global short‑video platform with over 1.5 billion monthly active users. Its AI‑driven recommendation engine powers personalized content feeds and drives engagement, making the company a leader in real‑time data processing and mobile monetization.
The company hires across software engineering, data science, machine learning, product management, design, community moderation, policy, marketing, sales, and finance. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews for engineering roles, case‑study interviews for product and data roles, and culture‑fit questions that emphasize creativity, ownership, and scalability.
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LLM Research Scientist Graduate (eCommerce Recommendation) - 2025 Start (PhD)
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a PhD graduate with expertise in large language models, machine learning, deep learning, recommender systems, or natural language processing. The role involves tracking research progress, exploring combined applications of large language models and recommendation systems, improving large model training efficiency, and publishing research results. TikTok offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Brand Partnerships Manager, Performance Retail
Company: TikTok
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Communications Lead, Global Consumer Product & Technology
Company: TikTok
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Senior Backend Software Engineer, TikTok Live Strategy Platform
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a backend Software Engineer for its Live Streaming Intelligent Strategy Platform team. The role involves collaborating with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and data engineers to design, develop, and optimize machine learning algorithms and strategies. The team's mission is to enhance user experience, minimize operational costs, and maximize business impact by tailoring parameters like bitrates, video/audio encoding standards, and advanced algorithms in real-time. TikTok values inclusivity and diversity, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, paid parental leave, and more.
Product Marketing Manager, Ads Platform - MPO - San Jose
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Senior Payments Compliance Counsel - Global Legal
Company: TikTok
Location: New York, NY
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Privacy Training and Awareness Program Manager, Privacy and Data Protection Office
Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok, a leading platform for short-form mobile video, is seeking a Training and Awareness Program Manager for its Privacy and Data Protection Office (PDPO). The role involves promoting a 'Privacy First' culture by developing and delivering privacy training programs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in information security, law, or related fields, and at least 5 years of experience in corporate training or learning and development with privacy domain knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary range of $147200 - $269800 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. TikTok is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse voices are celebrated.
Machine Learning Engineer (Platform Governance), TikTok Global E-Commerce - 2025 Start (PhD)
Company: TikTok
Location: Singapore
Posted Jan 24, 2025
TikTok is seeking a Ph.D. graduate in Computer Science or related field to join their team in Singapore. The role involves using advanced AI technology to combat risks and violations in TikTok's e-commerce platform, maintain platform security, and build a good e-commerce ecosystem. Responsibilities include mining, identifying, and predicting risks, building data models, and exploring cutting-edge technologies in machine learning. The ideal candidate should have solid coding skills, familiarity with deep learning/graph neural network/machine learning frameworks, and relevant industry experience.
Backend Software Engineer intern - User Growth- 2025 Start
Company: TikTok
Location: Singapore
Posted Jan 24, 2025