Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Payment) - 2027 Summer

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TikTok USDS Joint Venture provides secure payment solutions for the TikTok platform. The Machine Learning Engineer Intern will work with large-scale data, logs, metrics, and experiments to improve product or system quality, collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, write maintainable code and documentation, and communicate project progress and learnings.

Responsibilities

Work with large-scale data, logs, metrics, or experiments to understand user search behavior and improve product or system quality Collaborate with engineering, product, data science, and machine learning partners to define requirements and deliver project milestones Write clear, maintainable code and documentation for assigned workstreams Communicate progress, risks, and learnings with mentors and stakeholders throughout the internship

Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field Able to commit to a 12-week internship during Summer 2027 Familiarity with at least one programming language, such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, or similar Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from feedback Interest in developer platforms, full-stack engineering, or AI-assisted development tools Currently pursuing an Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline Familiarity with databases, distributed systems, data pipelines, experimentation, or large-scale backend services Experience using data to investigate product, user, or system problems Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate with cross-functional partners Interest in improving search experiences for large-scale consumer products

Benefits: Hands-on experience and industry exposure through the internship program Opportunities to apply knowledge to real-world challenges Opportunities for personal and professional growth Practical experience and opportunities to explore potential career paths Social events Learning programs Development workshops alongside industry professionals