PhD Graduate Machine Learning Engineer Graduate, Trust and Safety Engineering - 2026 Start

Written by the T&S Network from TikTok's posting.

Builds machine learning classifiers, models and tools that detect and remove harmful content on TikTok, often before it reaches users. Sits in the Trust & Safety team, which invests in human and machine-based moderation across TikTok's applications. Work covers research and prototyping of trust and safety systems for the platform.

What you'd do

• Build scalable classifiers, tools, models and algorithms using machine learning, computer vision and data mining
• Iterate on trust and safety models and help improve the team's strategy
• Run experiments to test hypotheses and share insights with Product and Tech teams
• Apply research results to product prototypes with engineering teams
• Join research projects within the team or with colleagues in other countries
• Work with cross-functional teams to address business risks on TikTok products
• Present research outcomes to internal and or external audiences

What it asks for

• Currently pursuing a PhD or Master degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field
• Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
• Enthusiasm for technical methods and tough problems (preferred)

Worth knowing

• Graduate role starting in 2026

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