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Algorithm Engineer

互联网、AI·人工智能

Algorithm engineers design, develop, and optimize machine learning/deep learning models for applications in search, recommendation, computer vision, NLP, etc.

Daily work

  • 01Analyze business requirements and design algorithmic solutions
  • 02Clean and preprocess large-scale data
  • 03Build and train machine learning/deep learning models
  • 04Tune hyperparameters and optimize model performance
  • 05Deploy models to production and monitor performance
  • 06Track cutting-edge technologies and reproduce paper results

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in Python, C++, etc.
  • Deep understanding of ML/DL algorithm principles
  • Familiar with TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
  • Solid math foundation (linear algebra, probability, optimization)
  • Data processing and feature engineering skills

Soft skills

  • Logical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Good teamwork and communication
  • Self-motivation and stress tolerance

Best suited for

Suitable for those with a strong math background, passion for technology, and enjoyment of solving complex problems.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who fear coding, dislike math, or have low tolerance for uncertainty.

Salary (monthly)

35KMedian
Bottom 20KTop 60K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth5
Transferability4
Stability3
AI Resistance3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Lower is better
Competition5
Entry Difficulty4
Education Threshold4
Work Intensity4
Major Relevance3

MBTI Fit

INTJINTPENTJISTJESFPENFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityEasy to transferDegree required

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.