# Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Lead Ads) - 2027 Start Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/machine-learning-engineer-graduate-lead-ads-2027-start-tiktok-c3770bf3 Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Lead Ads) - 2027 Start at TikTok, an on-site role based in San Jose, California, USA. First seen on RealAnalystJobs on 15 November 2026, read from TikTok's own careers page (TikTok), which RealAnalystJobs re-checks daily and removes the role when it closes. TikTok has approved H-1B petitions on USCIS record (employer-wide, not a promise for this role). Updated 15 November 2026. ## Key facts - Company: [TikTok](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/tiktok) - Location: San Jose, California, USA - Work mode: On-site - First seen: Nov 15, 2026 - Employment type: Full time - Source: TikTok's careers page (TikTok), re-checked daily Skills: [Python](https://realanalystjobs.com/skills/python) ## Visa sponsorship The posting does not say. TikTok had H-1B petitions approved for 454 workers in fiscal year 2026 (USCIS). That is history, not a promise for this role. [See the record](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/tiktok#h1b-record) ## About this role The Lead Ads team empowers TikTok's global monetization (billion-dollar business) via efficiently delivering lead ads on TikTok. Our mission is to push the boundaries of large-scale ads delivery systems and lead the innovations of TikTok's personalized online advertising. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Participate in the development of a large-scale Ads system - Responsible for relevance model and strategy optimization, such as semantic matching models, active learning, text/photo/video multi-model, ranking strategy, etc - Participate in the development and iteration of Ads algorithms by using Machine Learning. - Work on NLP (Natural Language Processing) capability improvement and query understanding, such as query classification, seq2seq, NER (Named Entity Recognition), knowledge graph, bidword optimization, etc - Work on CTR/CVR model estimation accuracy, data analysis, modeling, feature engineering - Research and develop Ads pacing algorithms, ads traffic control, etc - Partner with product managers and product strategy & operation team to define product strategy and features Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's or above degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Solid programming skills, including but not limited to: Go, C/C++, Python. Familiar with basic data structure and algorithms. Familiar with Linux development environment. - Good analytical thinking capability. Have essential knowledge and skills in statistics. - Good theoretical grounding in the machine and deep learning concepts and techniques (CNN/RNN/LSTM, etc.). - Familiar with the architecture and implementation of at least one mainstream machine learning programming framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch/MXNet), familiar with its architecture and implementation mechanism. Preferred Qualifications: - Ads system, recommendation, searching, ranking, etc. Description from TikTok's public careers feed, reproduced so you can read the role here. Apply on the company's own site; Real Analyst Jobs never submits anything for you. ## How to apply Open [this role on Real Analyst Jobs](https://realanalystjobs.com/job/machine-learning-engineer-graduate-lead-ads-2027-start-tiktok-c3770bf3) and use Apply now there to reach the employer's application. The listing is re-checked against TikTok's careers page daily and removed when it closes. ## TikTok 101 open analyst roles on Real Analyst Jobs. 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