Machine Learning Engineer Intern (Global E-commerce Risk Control) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)

ByteDance • Seattle, WA

87d

About The Position

The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team's mission is to protect Bytedance e-commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator; to make Bytedance e-commerce the safest and most trusted place worldwide to transact online by securing the integrity of the e-commerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform. The ECRC team works to prevent and detect any risk attempts in Bytedance e-commerce platforms (e.g. Bytedance Shop) and to mitigate the negative impact on our customers and Selling Partners (Sps), covering multiple classical and novel business risk areas such as account integrity, incentive abuse, malicious activities, brushing, click-farm, information leakage etc. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at ByteDance aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative machine learning algorithms to manage business risks in Bytedance's products and platforms.
• Prototype and explore novel solutions, conduct experiments to validate hypotheses, and provide insights to Product and Tech teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance current automation processes.
• Build efficient data querying infrastructure for real-time and offline analysis. Identify opportunities to strengthen risk defense solutions.
• Define risk control metrics and promote data-driven practices. Align teams and stakeholders on numeric goals for risk control.
• Document technical processes and effectively communicate results through writing, visualizations, and presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees