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.