AI Application Infra - Technical Specialist/Engineer - TikTok LIVE

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a senior AI architect to advance the LIVE system's real-time engagement features at scale from Singapore. You will drive high-concurrency AI applications, enable efficient model inference and training, and help govern architecture and AI infrastructure across the platform.

You will collaborate across teams to implement features, optimize performance, and explore next-generation AI technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer-related fields; solid coding and engineering fundamentals.
• Curiosity about cutting-edge AI technologies; hands-on practical experience preferred.
• Experience in model inference, training, and AI application development; insights into Agent technology system preferred.
• Excellent problem abstraction, systematic problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth understanding of the LIVE business; implement AI product features and AI architecture evolution.
• Build high-concurrency AI architectures; optimize end-to-end performance for training and inference.
• Explore cutting-edge AI tech; develop the next-generation AI Native system architecture.

Skills

AI architecture

High concurrency

Model inference

Strong coding fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

LLM deployment

Job description

Responsibilities

The TikTok LIVE system powers real-time engagement experiences for billions of users worldwide, supporting tens of millions of concurrent online users and millions of concurrent requests. Faced with complex technical challenges, the service architecture team continuously advances the evolution of LIVE components, high-availability disaster recovery, architecture governance, and AI application infrastructure, building a real-time interactive AI architecture that drives product innovation and sustained global business growth.
1. Gain in-depth understanding of the LIVE business, implement business features of AI products, and drive the technological evolution of AI architecture
2. Responsible for building high-concurrency AI application architectures, supporting efficient iteration of algorithm engineering and business, and end-to-end optimizing system performance for training and inference scenarios
3. Explore and practice cutting-edge AI technologies, build the next-generation AI Native system architecture, and drive innovative and efficient implementation of products

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer-related fields, with solid coding and engineering fundamentals
2. Candidates with a strong curiosity about cutting-edge AI technologies and rich hands-on practical experience are preferred
3. Candidates with experience in model inference, training, and AI application development, as well as a clear understanding or unique insights into the evolution of the Agent technology system, are preferred
4. Candidates with excellent problem abstraction and definition skills, systematic problem-solving abilities, and good communication and collaboration spirit are preferred

Preferred Qualification

- Have LLMs deployment and optimization experience

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an \"Always Day 1\" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.