Algorithm Engineer Intern (Knowledge Graph), TikTok Global e-Commerce - 2025 Start

Responsibilities

TikTok will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require TikTok's sponsorship of a visa.

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

About the team
Our team is responsible for developing large scale product knowledge graphs to improve the online shopping experience. 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. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

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.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

Responsibilities
- Responsible for building and continuously optimizing algorithm solutions in product profiling construction & product information quality improvement etc. to accelerate supply operational efficiencies in global e-commerce markets;
- Responsible for continuously optimizing fundamental algorithms of unified product representations to further improve traffic efficiencies in global e-commerce markets.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Master/Phd degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Strong coding skills in at least one of the following programming frameworks, e.g. Python, Java, C/C++, Spark etc.; Familiaer with at least one of the following deep learning frameworks, e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras etc.
- Solid data structure/algorithm foundation, proficient in machine learning/deep learning theoretical knowledge, and rich practical experience.
- Familiar with NLP, sentiment analysis, CV, multimodality, graph algorithm, search algorithm, text/data mining in 1-2 areas.

Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a passion for challenging issues.
- Good teamwork spirit and strong communication skills.
- Experience in overseas Internet/e-commerce business experience is preferred.

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.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].