Machine Learning Engineer Intern (TikTok Shop Global E-Commerce, Risk Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

TikTok

  • Singapore
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team is missioned: - To protect Tiktok E-Commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator; - By securing the integrity of our ecommerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform; - Through building infrastructures, platforms and technologies, as well as collaborating with many cross-functional teams and stakeholders.In this team you'll have a unique and exciting opportunity to have first-hand exposure to build scalable and robust, intelligent and privacy-safe, secure and product-friendly systems via AI technology and data science products. Our challenges are not some regular day-to-day technical puzzles -- You'll be part of a team that's developing novel solutions to first-seen challenges of a non-stop evolvement of a phenomenal product eco-system.We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. PhD Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies.PhD internships at TikTok provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).Successful candidates must be able to commit to either of the following Internships
- From January to June (onboard by 12 Jan 2026)
- From May to August (onboard by 11 May 2026)Responsibilities
- Develop machine learning solutions for identifying and preventing various fraudulent activities.
- Analyze massive business and security data to mine abnormal user behavior, and uncover evolving risky patterns.
- Build data pipeline to enable scalable and real-time risk prevention.
- Analyze / test the effectiveness of the built solutions.
- Work in a cross-functional team setting to mitigate business risks.
- Work with relevant software platform to develop/deploy/monitor the models.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently persuing Phd degree with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Good coding skills in one or more programming language.Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, tensorflow, pytorch.
- Ability to think critically, rationally, and communicate in result-oriented, data-driven manner.By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacyIf you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

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