Machine Learning Scientist Intern (TikTok-Content Ecology—LLM application) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Join the Content Ecology Algorithm Team as a Machine Learning Scientist Intern to develop AI capabilities that power multiple business lines on TikTok. Work on short video content understanding, global trending event detection, intelligent customer service, and AI-driven content discovery. PhD internship with hands-on learning and industry exposure.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Solid understanding of machine learning, NLP, CV, or recommendation algorithms

Benefits

• Internship experience with industry exposure
• Hands-on learning and development events
• Collaboration with industry experts
• Opportunity to actively contribute to products and research