Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (App Ads and Gaming) - 2027 Start

San Jose, California, US Until 10/4/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Description

The App Ads and Gaming team empowers TikTok's global monetization (billion-dollar business) via efficiently delivering application ads on TikTok. Our mission is to push the boundaries of large-scale ad delivery systems and lead the innovations of TikTok's personalized online advertising.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system.
- Responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects.
- Own key targeting components or strategies in the TikTok ads monetization ecosystem.
- Work with product and business teams on product vision.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in and good theoretical grounding in machine learning concepts and techniques.
- Excellent programming, debugging, and optimization skills in one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python.
- Experience in one or more of the following frameworks: Tensorflow/PyTorch/MXNet, etc
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with Ads system, recommendation, searching, ranking, etc.

About this role

Summary

Develop large-scale ad delivery systems and machine learning projects for TikTok.

Job title

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (App Ads and Gaming) - 2027 Start

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

San Jose, CA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

programming in Pythonprogramming in C/C++programming in GoTensorFlowPyTorchmachine learning

Preferred skills

ads systemrecommendationsearchingranking

Specializations

machine learningads systemsrecommendationranking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City