Research Scientist, Video Generation (Intelligent Creation) - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PhD)

TikTok
San Jose, California

About the job

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2027. As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock your full potential. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at our Company. Successful candidates must be able to onboard by the end of 2027. Please clearly state your availability and expected graduation date in your resume.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development in generative AI and multimodal models, with a primary focus on video generation.

Design and build models for creative applications on the TikTok platform, driving end-to-end impact from research to production through cross-functional collaboration.

Explore new AI-driven product opportunities and contribute to next-generation creative experiences.

Qualifications

Minimum

Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Proficiency in training generative AI or large models using frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX.

Strong programming skills and solid fundamentals in machine learning.

Strong problem-solving ability and motivation to tackle real-world challenges.

Good communication and collaboration skills in fast-paced environments.

Preferred

Ph.D. in Generative AI, Machine Learning Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong research background in one or more areas: generative AI, video generation, VLMs, or ML systems.

Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: Video generation and editing (highly preferred); VLM fine-tuning; Efficient model design and optimization; Reinforcement learning methods (e.g., RLHF, DPO, GRPO).

Track record of research publications in top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, SIGGRAPH, or SIGGRAPH Asia.