Hiring: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Search - USDS Company: TikTok USDS Joint Venture Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 18:59:37 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Machine Learning, AI Search, LLM, VLM, Generative Recommendation, NLP, CV, Multi-Modal, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Python, Java, C++, Recommendation Systems, Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, Reinforcement Learning, RAG Experience: - 2+ years in developing large-scale search or recommendation systems (feed, search, advertisement, etc.) - Hands-on experience with deploying and improving LLMs for real-world applications - Familiarity with generative recommendation frameworks and their application in large-scale systems is highly desirable Required Skills: - Proficiency in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) - Programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) - Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms - LLM techniques including prompt engineering, supervised fine tuning, reinforcement learning, and retrieval-augmented generation - Independent development, experimentation, analysis, and deployment of large-scale personalized search and recommendation systems - Integration of LLMs within recommendation pipelines for content understanding, user intent recognition, personalization, and content generation - Experience with generative recommendation approaches and frameworks like GenRec Qualifications: - Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field - Experience working with international teams and understanding of diverse user behaviors across different regions (preferred) - Active participation in open-source projects related to search, recommendation, or NLP (preferred) - Contributions to conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, or RecSys (preferred) Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!