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Model Infra Engineer Intern (TikTok Recommendation Architecture) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
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Tik Tok
Model Infra Engineer Intern (Tik Tok Recommendation Architecture) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
3+ months ago• Singapore
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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About Us
Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 5001-10000 employees
- Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology
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Responsibilities:
Team Introduction
The Recommendation Architecture team is responsible for building up and optimizing our recommendation system's architecture to provide the most stable and best experience for our users. We are looking for highly motivated Interns who are passionate about optimizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and large-scale recommendation models.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in from Sept. 2025 onwards. Internships at Tik Tok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at Tik Tok.
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 Tik Tok and its affiliates' jobs globally.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize model performance and memory efficiency on GPU-based systems.
- Collaborate with research and infra teams to deploy high-throughput training and inference pipelines.
- Develop tools and libraries to accelerate deep learning workloads at scale.
- Analyze system performance (e.g. GPU profiling, kernel analysis, throughput tuning).
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a degree/master in Computer Science, EE, or related field.
- Familiarity with deep learning and frameworks like Py Torch or Tensor Flow. And understanding of GPU basics (memory hierarchy, compute kernels).
- Programming experience in Python/C++/CUDA/Trition is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Course or project experience with LLMs or recommender systems.
- Exposure to CUDA, NCCL, or deep learning compiler stacks (e.g. XLA, TensorRT).
- Publications or open-source contributions are a bonus.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com
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- Long-Term Disability
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- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
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- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
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- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
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- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
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- Company Equity
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- Promote From Within
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- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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About TikTok

TikTok
Late StageA short-form video entertainment app and social network platform
10,001+
Employees
Los Angeles
Headquarters
$220B
Valuation
Reviews
3.1
3 reviews
Work Life Balance
1.5
Compensation
2.0
Culture
1.2
Career
1.8
Management
1.0
5%
Recommend to a Friend
Pros
Limited positive feedback available
Company size allows for potential opportunities
Technology platform experience
Cons
Mass layoffs and poor handling of terminations
Unprofessional management and HR behavior
Exposure to traumatic content without adequate support
Salary Ranges
52 data points
Mid/L4
Mid/L4 · 2D 3D Artist
1 reports
$195,000
total / year
Base
$150,000
Stock
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Bonus
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$195,000
$195,000
Interview Experience
4 interviews
Difficulty
3.5
/ 5
Duration
21-35 weeks
Experience
Positive 0%
Neutral 25%
Negative 75%
Interview Process
1
Application Review
2
Recruiter Screen
3
Online Assessment
4
Technical Phone Screen
5
Onsite/Virtual Interviews
6
Team Matching
7
Offer
Common Questions
Coding/Algorithm
System Design
Behavioral/STAR
Technical Knowledge
Data Structures
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