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Machine Learning Engineering Manager - TikTok BRIC Live Integrity

TikTok

Skills

Required

  • Machine Learning
  • machine learning theory and practice
  • deep learning
  • NLP
  • graph-based learning
  • classification systems

Preferred

  • Trust & Safety / content moderation / anti-spam / risk control
  • building detection systems
  • coordinated networks
  • graph neural networks
  • Python
  • SQL
  • distributed computing frameworks
  • Spark
  • Flink
  • Hive

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical direction and strategy for the team, focusing on community health and user safety
  • Develop, deploy, and maintain sophisticated machine learning models and strategies to detect and mitigate risks such as fake accounts and inauthentic engagement.
  • Architect and build robust, scalable systems for real-time risk detection and enforcement.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the machine learning engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Partner closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Operations teams to define the technical roadmap, set clear milestones, and ensure the timely delivery of key initiatives
  • Mentor and grow a team of talented engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support
  • Communicate complex technical concepts and project outcomes to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a manager with a strong track record of leading, mentoring, and growing a Machine Learning Engineering (MLE) team.
  • Solid foundation in machine learning theory and practice, with demonstrated experience in areas like deep learning, NLP, graph-based learning, or large-scale classification systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience in the Trust & Safety, content moderation, anti-spam, or risk control domain.
  • Hands-on experience building detection systems for fake accounts, coordinated networks (e.g., using graph neural networks), or harmful content at scale.
  • Solid software engineering skills with proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Hive).