Research Scientist, Generative AI - Seattle

TikTok; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 202,160 - 368,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok in Seattle is seeking a Research Scientist in Generative AI to advance cutting-edge research in computer vision and AI. You will explore diffusion models, GANs, and multi‑modal approaches, translating breakthroughs into TikTok products that empower user creativity.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in CV research and strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python, with a track record of impactful work. Join a collaborative, innovation‑driven team shaping AI features for global users.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of research and practical experience in computer vision.
• Experience with generative models, diffusion models, GANs; image/video synthesis and multi-modality.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer vision

Generative AI

C/C++

Python

Job description

Research Scientist, Generative AI - Seattle

Location

Seattle

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A08802

Responsibilities

The 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.

• 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 of 3+ years of research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision. Preferred candidates with publications in venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS.
• Experience with generative models, world models, diffusion models, GANs; 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.
• Highly competent in algorithms and programming; strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $202,160 - $368,220 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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days paid personal time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

Employees also have access to additional discretionary benefits and the company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance

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: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment.