Machine Learning Engineer Project Intern (Business Integrity) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

ResponsibilitiesTeam IntroductionOur Business Integrity team has a strong user focus and a dedication to technical excellence. We aim to meet our users’ needs with reliable and high-performing platforms and services. We are looking for strong machine learning engineers who are excited to grow their business understanding, build highly scalable machine learning models, and partner across disciplines with global teams, in pursuit of excellence. Given the fast growth of TikTok in the world, we are working on building a next-generation content understanding system for TikTok monetization. We are seeking machine learning engineers at all levels experienced in machine learning, which can help us create an ecosystem that rewards high quality user experience and advertiser value.As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.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 Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for AIGC-related applications (e.g., text, image, video, multimodal). Develop and maintain production-ready code, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and robustness. Collaborate with team members to integrate algorithms into existing systems and pipelines. Conduct experiments, analyze results, and iterate on solutions to improve performance. Stay up to date with relevant algorithmic techniques and engineering best practices.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Solid programming skills (e.g., Python, C++), with strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms. Familiarity with machine learning fundamentals and at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Coursework or project experience in areas such as Computer Vision, NLP, or multimodal applications. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and logical thinking abilities. Good communication and collaboration skills, with a responsible and proactive work attitude.Preferred Qualifications: Prior internship or project experience in developing and deploying ML/AI models. Familiarity with large-scale systems, distributed training, or performance optimization. Hands-on experience with AIGC-related tasks (e.g., text-to-image, video generation, LLM applications).By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacyIf you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.comJob InformationAbout TikTokTikTok 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 UsInspiring 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 & InclusionTikTok 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.