MLLM Algorithm Engineer Graduate (TikTok Search) 2026 Start (BS/MS)

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MLLM Algorithm Engineer Graduate (TikTok Search) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
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Team Introduction
TikTok Search-Multimodel Team focuses on building industry-leading large model-based search technology.

Our team has positions in China and Singapore, attracting top global talents.

With deep expertise in NLP, CV, and multimodal technologies, our team combines engineering practices with academic research to continuously explore cutting-edge applications in search technology.

Leveraging TikTok's vast data resources and powerful computing capabilities, our team provides a solid foundation for technological development.

Through large models, our team aims to address challenges in complex search scenarios, with technical achievements directly applied to TikTok's search functions to enhance user experience and support business growth.


We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026.

As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.


Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026.

Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.


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.


Responsibilities
Develop LLM technologies for diverse search scenarios, including pre-training strategies and efficient RLHF, to improve relevance, recency, and other key aspects.


Utilize MLLMs for visual representation learning and video understanding, strengthening search retrieval capabilities.


Design personalized ranking algorithms that understand user intent and deliver tailored search results.


Build reliable, low-latency online search services with large-scale data to ensure stability and superior user experience.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Final year or recent graduate with a background in computer science, artificial intelligence, or related fields.


Strong foundation in machine learning and deep learning, with experience in NLP, CV, or ML.


Solid programming skills and fundamental algorithm & data structure knowledge.


Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.


Proficient in Linux development environment and skilled in C++ and Python.


Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in large model companies.


Experience in search, recommendation, or advertising fields.


Publications in top-tier conferences such as ICLR, NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, CVPR, ICCV and ECCV.


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Job Information
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.


Seniority level
Seniority level Internship
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Entertainment Providers
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