Overview
Join TikTok's Data Cycling Centre (DCC) team and immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of applied artificial intelligence. In this project-based internship, you will contribute to cutting-edge initiatives that power content understanding and platform safety. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on research and practical development within one of the world's most dynamic technology environments.
What You'll Get Out of This Internship
· Gain direct, hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems at a global scale.
· Develop practical skills in the full AI project lifecycle, from data collection to model training, evaluation, and iteration.
· Build a strong portfolio with tangible projects in computer vision (CV) and natural language processing (NLP).
· Receive mentorship while working on impactful products that enhance the safety and experience of a major social platform.
· Understand the challenges and solutions in developing AI for complex, real-world content ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
· Research and apply prompt engineering techniques to optimize large language models for specific content understanding tasks.
· Assist in developing and experimenting with models for image classification, text analysis, and multimodal short-video content understanding.
· Support the end-to-end AI project pipeline, including data collection, preprocessing, and annotation to prepare high-quality training datasets.
· Participate in model training, performance evaluation, and iterative improvement cycles.
· Contribute to documentation and analysis of experimental results and model behaviors.
· Collaborate with team members to integrate and deliver model improvements effectively.
Requirements
· Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field.
· Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning fundamentals.
· Hands-on experience with Python for data manipulation, analysis, and building models using frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
· Any academic or project experience in Computer Vision (CV) or Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a significant advantage.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
· Able to commit to a full-time internship for a minimum of 3 months, starting from July 2025.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
A highly motivated student with a strong technical foundation in AI/ML, who is eager to tackle complex problems and gain production-level experience in a leading tech company.
About the Company
TikTok is the world's leading platform for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy to its global community. Its mission is driven by innovation and a commitment to providing a safe and engaging experience for users.
Internship Details
· Location: Singapore
· Duration: Minimum 3 months
· Commitment: Full-time
· Working Arrangement: Hybrid
· Stipend: To be discussed in interview
· Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
