(General Hire) Research Scientist Intern (TikTok Recommendation) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Join the recommendation algorithm team at TikTok as a PhD Research Scientist Intern and contribute to product decisions and platform growth. Work on building industry-leading recommendation systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design product strategies.

Requirements

• PhD degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
• Proficient coding skills in C++/Python or other programming languages
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or Tensorflow
• Experience in NLP, CV, recommender systems, or machine learning
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience
• Collaboration with industry experts
• Development events and community-building opportunities