User Growth Algorithm Engineer (Local Services) - TikTok Data
Core
Develop user growth algorithms for TikTok Local Services (dining, accommodation) to drive user acquisition, activation, and GMV growth.
Role type
Senior IC algorithm engineer (user growth & causal inference)
Builds
Systematic growth strategies and algorithmic frameworks for TikTok's local life recommendation pages
Domain
Social media / Local services / Recommendation systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Causal inference, Uplift modeling, Reinforcement learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Deep learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Python, C++, Java, Data structures and algorithms
Preferred skills
Operations research optimization
Responsibilities
Develop user growth algorithms focusing on user acquisition, activation, and GMV growth; Apply causal inference, uplift modeling, and RL to evaluate and optimize growth strategies; Identify algorithmic opportunities across dining and accommodation scenarios to improve conversion efficiency.