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Machine Learning Engineer Intern (E-Commerce Risk Control)- 2027 Start (PhD)

Seattle, Washington · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026

Education
Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

About the job

Develop machine-learning risk-control systems for TikTok products and platforms, exploring and validating solutions and supporting data-driven risk decisions.

What you'll do

  • Develop risk-management machine-learning algorithms; prototype solutions and run experiments to inform Product and Tech teams.
  • Build data-querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis, identify ways to strengthen risk defenses, and define risk-control metrics.
  • Collaborate across teams and communicate technical processes and results through documentation, visualizations, and presentations.

What they ask for

  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in machine-learning theories and applications, including ensemble trees, deep neural networks, transfer/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 problem-solving, analytical, time-management, and detail-oriented skills.

Nice to have

  • Software engineering experience through internships, work, coding competitions, or publications.
  • Internship or research experience, especially in e-commerce or risk control.

Tools

Python, SQL/Hive, Hadoop

AI focus

Develop AI-native risk intelligence systems using tool-augmented reasoning, modular multi-agent architectures, and feedback-driven evolution to address risks from large-scale AIGC content production.

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First seen Oct 28, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)