Multimodal GenAI Research Scientist – Intelligent Creation

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 244,800 - 588,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays

10 paid sick days

17 days of paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a candidate for a role in San Jose, California focusing on building next-generation foundation models in generative AI. You will conduct research, develop large-scale models, and optimize workflows. A PhD in Computer Science or a related field is required. Proficiency in AI frameworks and strong programming skills are essential. The job offers a competitive salary range of $244,800 – $588,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Completing or recently completed a PhD related to the role.
• Proficiency in training generative AI or large models.
• Strong programming skills and solid fundamentals in machine learning.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in generative AI and multimodal models.
• Develop large-scale foundation models through post-training techniques.
• Design models for creative applications on TikTok.

Skills

Generative AI training

Programming skills

Problem-solving

Machine learning fundamentals

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

TikTok is seeking a candidate for a role in San Jose, California focusing on building next-generation foundation models in generative AI. You will conduct research, develop large-scale models, and optimize workflows. A PhD in Computer Science or a related field is required. Proficiency in AI frameworks and strong programming skills are essential. The job offers a competitive salary range of $244,800 – $588,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid leave.