ML Engineer Intern: E‑Commerce Recommendations & Search

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bytedanceSeattle (WA)

Data Scientists Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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About the role

Byte Dance is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern (E-Commerce Recommendation/Search Alliance) for a 2026 start in Seattle. This role focuses on advancing our recommendation systems through ML, NLP, and CV techniques. Candidates should be pursuing a PhD with strong data structures, algorithms, and ML knowledge. Final year or recent graduates in CS/Engineering are encouraged to apply. Interns receive comprehensive benefits and housing support where eligible.

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