- Company: Tik Tok
- Location: Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: S$1,080–S$1,560/wk
Tik Tok at a glance
tiktok.comSEC filings mentioning "TikTok": 3,181 — search EDGAR
Singapore (nationwide) company registry (ACRA): UEN 201719908M · Registered since 2017-07-17
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 254900ISB3ASUBZEU130, US) — via GLEIF
TikTok (tiktok.com) runs a global short-video platform whose recommendation and commerce surfaces drive trends such as “As Seen on TikTok” retail stickers (The New Yorker) and ongoing debate over For You Page control (Ars Technica).
MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER GRADUATE (GLOBAL E-COMMERCE, RISK CONTROL) - 2027 START (PHD)
TikTok
Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
Role Overview
The Machine Learning Engineer Graduate role at TikTok in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide) is designed for recent PhD graduates to join the E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team. This position focuses on developing and implementing advanced machine learning models to enhance user safety across global e-commerce platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models to improve risk control in e-commerce transactions.
- Analyze data to identify patterns and trends that can inform the development of new security measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems.
- Conduct experiments and tests to validate model performance and ensure accuracy.
Who We're Looking For
- Recent PhD graduates in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Strong background in machine learning algorithms and techniques.
- Familiarity with Python, R, or other programming languages commonly used in data science.
- Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar frameworks is beneficial.
- Aptitude for problem-solving and a passion for innovation.
About the Company
TikTok is committed to fostering an environment where creativity and technology intersect. As part of the ECRC team, you will contribute to safeguarding users while driving cutting-edge advancements in machine learning applications. Join us in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide) as we continue our mission to protect global e-commerce communities.
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What people say about Tik Tok
- Apple applies for iWatch patent
- Cloudflare Drop
- Chat Control 1.0 and 2.0 Explained
- Majority of Americans Support Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16
Recent news
- The Rise of the “As Seen on TikTok” Sticker - The New Yorker
- Who is ItGirlBri? South Florida TikTok star remembered following deadly shooting - NBC 6 South Florida
- More than 400 people arrested at Fourth of July ‘TikTok takeover’ in California - The Guardian
- TikTok users don’t have as much agency over their FYPs as they think - Ars Technica
- Trump compares his popularity on TikTok to Taylor Swift - CNN
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
Singapore (nationwide) is an island city-state in Southeast Asia near the equator, off the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca, with a main island plus many smaller islets.
National unemployment rate in Singapore (nationwide): 2.8% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Singapore (nationwide): $98,814 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Singapore (nationwide): 0.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Singapore (nationwide): 5.0% (annual) — via World Bank
Build the skills for this role
Prioritize risk/fraud ML, imbalanced classification, feature stores on commerce signals, and production evaluation. No certificate resources were provided for this role.
Prepare PhD-depth ML (metrics under skew, leakage, online vs offline), plus e-commerce risk scenarios (collusion, promo abuse). Be ready to walk a thesis project into a shippable risk model.
Strong fit for PhD graduates targeting a 2027 Singapore (nationwide) start who want applied ML on TikTok e-commerce risk rather than general consumer ranking.
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Listing facts
- Role Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Global E-Commerce, Risk Control) – 2027 Start (PhD) Singapore (nationwide) Regular PhD Graduates – 2027 Start
- Employer Tik Tok
- Location Singapore (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) S$1,080–S$1,560/wk
- Posted August 24, 2026
- Apply by September 23, 2026
- Country Singapore (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (245 words)
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- Hacker News — Apple applies for iWatch patent
- Hacker News — Cloudflare Drop
- Hacker News — Chat Control 1.0 and 2.0 Explained
- Hacker News — Majority of Americans Support Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16
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