[Remote] Machine Learning Engineer Intern (E-commerce Governance Algorithms) - 2026 Start (Phd)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ByteDance is a tech company focused on inspiring creativity and enriching life. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Intern to contribute to the Governance and Experience team of e-commerce, working on algorithms to ensure marketplace safety and trust. Responsibilities Work with a team to design and implement algorithms to detect and control risks/frauds in contents/products/sellers/creators Collaborate with strategy team, product managers, policy team and ops team to help define products and drive initiatives from engineering viewpoints Skills Currently pursuing a Phd degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply! Final year or recent graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment An understanding or keen interest in machine learning, NLP, or computer vision Familiarity with programming languages such as C++, Python, Go, or Java Interest or experience in anti-fraud, anti-spam, platform-integrity, or similar fields would be a cherry on top A profound sense of responsibility, coupled with exceptional communication and teamwork skills Benefits Interns have day one access to health insurance Life insurance Wellbeing benefits and more Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year) Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. Company Overview ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Beijing, Beijing, CHN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship ByteDance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1350 in 2025, 1123 in 2024, 775 in 2023, 487 in 2022, 417 in 2021, 245 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.