Research Scientist, Generative AI - San Jose

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking a research scientist to join the Intelligent Creation team in San Jose, focused on computer vision, generative AI, and related areas. You will contribute to cutting-edge R&D and help translate breakthroughs into TikTok products.

You will conduct state-of-the-art research, develop models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore AI-driven products at TikTok. Strong coding in C/C++ and Python and a publication record are valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of research and practical experience in computer vision and related fields, publications in top venues are preferred.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, generative AI, and related areas.
• Transfer advanced technologies to TikTok products.
• Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core.

Skills

Generative Models

Diffusion Models

GAN

Image Synthesis

Video Synthesis

Vision & Language

Neural Motion Synthesis

Pose Estimation

Facial Analysis

C/C++

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

Team Intro: Intelligent Creation team focuses on conducting cutting-edge research and development in the area of Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and particularly Generative AI. We continuously transfer innovative technologies to TikTok products, and inspire TikTok users' creativity. We are looking for talents at all levels to join us on this exciting journey!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, generative AI and other related fields;
• Transfer advanced technologies to TikTok products;
• Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. 3+ years of research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, including but not limited to (preferring candidates with publications in the venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS):
   • Generative models, diffusion models, GAN
   • Image and video synthesis/manipulation/editing, multi-modality, vision and language
   • Generative human, neural motion synthesis
   • Image and video understanding
   • Human modeling (2D and 3D pose estimation, hand pose estimation, human shape estimation), facial analysis
2. Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.

Job Information

Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.