Research Scientist Graduate (E-Commerce Recommendation Region) - 2027 Start
Core
Build and scale e-commerce recommendation systems for TikTok Shop's shoppable videos and LIVE streams using LLMs, agents, and optimization techniques.
Role type
Research Scientist (Graduate)
Builds
Recommendation systems for a platform serving over a billion users
Domain
E-commerce, AI, LLMs, Reinforcement Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning, deep learning, Python, C++, algorithms, data structures, LLMs, generative models, reinforcement learning, causal inference, operations research, AI agents
Preferred skills
Master's degree, top-tier publications, generative recommendation, LLM post-training, LLM agents, reinforcement learning/bandits, long-term user value modeling
Technologies
PyTorch, LLMs, RL, causal inference, optimization
Responsibilities
Design and improve recommendation systems from retrieval to ranking; pioneer generative and LLM-powered recommendation; optimize decisions with RL and operations research; build autonomous research agents; model full shopper lifetime value; turn research into production impact
Seniority
Graduate (Entry-level)
