Research Scientist Graduate (Ads Creative) - 2027 Start (PhD)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Research Scientist Graduate (Ads Creative) to work on cutting-edge Generative AI for ads. The role, based in San Jose, focuses on video generation, multimodal analysis, and reward-model training to optimize ad creative quality.

Eligible candidates will have a PhD near completion and a strong publication track record. Joining TikTok means collaborating with an innovative AI team, leveraging state-of-the-art models, and contributing to advertiser and creator ecosystems with

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in CS/ML or related field.
• Strong publications in top conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR).
• Hands-on experience with multimodal foundation models; AI research internship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize post training of advertising video generation based on the latest generative models and technologies.
• Analyze the reasons behind high-quality advertisement videos and the defective parts in AIGC videos via multimodal video understanding.
• Train the reward model based on ad delivery data to guide the optimization of the video generation model.

Skills

Multimodal foundation models

AI research internship

Education

PhD in CS/ML or related

Publications in top conferences/journals

Job description

Research Scientist Graduate (Ads Creative) - 2027 Start (PhD)

Location

San Jose

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A244130

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Responsibilities

We are Creative AI team under Monetization Technology. Our team focuses on developing cutting-edge Generative AI techs across all modalities, including text, image, videos, landing pages, etc., and creates industry-leading technical solutions to improve creative efficiency for advertisers, agencies and creators. We are committed to automated creative workflows by leveraging Generative AI technologies, to increase overall revenue for advertisers, agencies and creators.We aim to drive and lead the generative AI in the ads tech and creative industry, powering products and driving values for our clients, creators, and the whole ecosystem.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

• Optimize the post training of advertising video generation based on the latest generative models and technologies
• Analyze the reasons behind high-quality advertisement videos and the defective parts in AIGC videos via multimodal video understanding.
• Train the reward model based on the ad delivery data of video ads to guide the optimization of the video generation model.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline.
• Strong publications record in top conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc).
• Preferred Qualifications- Hands-on experience of developing multimodality foundation models and work or internship experience in an AI research organization is a plus.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $128000 - $256000 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:

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.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

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