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Research Scientist Intern (Data-TnS-Algo)- 2025 Summer (PhD)

TikTok
Vancouver
$70K-$90K a year (estimated)
Full-time

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity;

to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together.

That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. The algorithm team is responsible for developing state-of-the-art computer vision, NLP and multimodality models and algorithms to protect our platform and users from the content and behaviors that violate community guidelines and related local regulations.

With the continuous efforts from our team, TikTok is able to provide the best user experience and bring joy to everyone in the world.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience.

Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths.

A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May / June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below : Monday, May 12Monday, May 19Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)Monday, June 9Monday, June 23 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates.

Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). 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.

Online AssessmentCandidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank.

Responsibilities : - Develop computer vision model or multimodality model to recognize violation content in TikTok.- Explore the application of LLM in our business scenarios, like pre-training, zero-shot / few-shot learning, hard case mining, etc.

Deep understanding of TikTok moderation system and propose optimized method on current moderation system.- Collaborate with product teams to define business objectives and improve trust and safety strategy.

Minimum Qualifications : - Currently pursuing an PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • Able to commit to working for 12-24 weeks during the Summer of 2025. - Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas : machine learning, large language models, NLP, multi-modal models, LLM, and data mining.
  • Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.- Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems. Preferred Qualifications : - Great communication and teamwork skills.
  • 30+ days ago
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