ByteDance
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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