# PhD Graduate Machine Learning Engineer Graduate, Trust and Safety Engineering - 2026 Start Source: https://realanalystjobs.com/job/phd-graduate-machine-learning-engineer-graduate-trust-and-safety-engineering-202-33234fa8 PhD Graduate Machine Learning Engineer Graduate, Trust and Safety Engineering - 2026 Start at TikTok, based in Sydney, Australia. 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. Updated 15 November 2026. ## Key facts - Company: [TikTok](https://realanalystjobs.com/companies/tiktok) - Location: Sydney, Australia - First seen: Nov 15, 2026 - Employment type: Full time - Source: TikTok's careers page (TikTok), re-checked daily ## 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 Team Introduction Building a world where people can safely discover, create and connect. The Trust & Safety (T&S) team at TikTok helps ensure that our global online community is safe and empowered to create and enjoy content across all of our applications. We have invested heavily in human and machine-based moderation to remove harmful content quickly and often before it reaches our general community. We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok. 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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll have the chance to work with our clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one. Responsibilities - Collaborate on research projects within the team or across countries - Work with our world-class engineers to build industry-leading trust and safety systems for TikTok - Develop and build up highly-scalable classifiers, tools, models and algorithms leveraging cutting-edge machine learning, computer vision and data mining technologies - Improve our trust and safety strategy and work on model iterations - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect TikTok globally - Present research outcomes to internal and/or external audiences - Work with engineering teams to apply technical achievements from our research to product prototyping. - Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to manage business risks in TikTok's products and platforms - Prototype and explore novel solutions, conduct experiments to validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Tech teams Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 1. Currently pursuing your PhD or Master degree in Computer Science or related engineering field. 2. Solid knowledge in at least one of the following areas: machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, data mining, or computer vision 3. Firm understanding of data structures and algorithms 4. Great communication and teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications 1. Passion about techniques and solving challenging problems 2. Previous experience in applications of machine learning, pattern recognition, NLP, data mining, or computer vision By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com Description from TikTok's public careers feed, reproduced so you can read the role here. 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