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TikTok

Machine Learning Engineer, Trust and Safety - USDS

TikTok, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained.

Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

About the teamOur Trust and Safety engineering team is responsible for building machine learning models and systems to identify and defend internet abuse and fraud on our platform. We embrace state-of-the-art machine learning technologies to detect and improve the tremendous amount of data generated on the platform.

What You'll DoPlay an important role in building the trust and safety machine learning modelWork on highly-scalable classifiers, predictive models and algorithms in big data mining, computer vision, NLP and other domainsWork with engineering teams to implement model pipeline and deploy the service at scaleCollaborate with product team to define objectives and improve trust and safety strategyCollaborate with data analyst to understand and find data patterns

QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBS degree with 2+ years’ industrial experience, or a MS/PhD degree with 1+ years' relevant experienceHands-on experience in one or more of the areas: machine learning, deep learning, pattern recognition, anomaly detection, data mining, computer vision, NLP or content understandingProgramming skills in Python and similar languages, and a deep understanding of data structures and algorithmsGood communication and teamwork skills, be passionate about learning new techniques and taking on challenging problems

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

Job Information:Compensation Description (annually)The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $137750 - $237500 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life.

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