Responsibilities
- Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for business risk management across TikTok products and platforms.
- Prototype novel solutions, conduct experiments, validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Technology teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve automation processes.
- Build data-querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis and identify opportunities to strengthen risk defenses.
- Define risk control metrics and align teams and stakeholders around quantitative goals.
- Document technical processes and communicate results through writing, visualizations, and presentations.
Requirements
- Currently completing or recently completed a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in machine learning theories and applications including ensemble trees, deep neural networks, transfer and multi-task learning, reinforcement learning, graph theory, and unsupervised learning.
- Experience with Python, SQL/Hive, and Hadoop.
- Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, analytical skills, and communication ability.
- Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year and state their availability and graduation date in their resume.
- Preferred: software engineering experience through internships, work experience, coding competitions, or publications.
- Preferred: internship or research experience, particularly in e-commerce or risk control.
- Preferred: curiosity about new technologies and entrepreneurship, creativity, and quick problem-solving ability.
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About ByteDance
ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment and enterprise services - over 2.5bn people interact with ByteDance products including TikTok. Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. We are committed to building a safe, healthy and positive online environment for all our users. We have over 110,000 employees based in more than 30 countries globally. Join us.