Research Scientist - Video Generation & Multimodal AI

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) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking talented individuals for a role focused on Generative AI, primarily in video generation. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with frameworks like PyTorch or JAX. The position entails conducting research and developing innovative solutions to enhance user creativity.

Successful applicants will have excellent problem-solving capabilities and collaboration skills, with opportunities to explore AI-driven initiatives. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD.
• Strong problem-solving ability and motivation to tackle real-world challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in generative AI and multimodal models.
• Design and build models for creative applications on the TikTok platform.
• Explore new AI-driven product opportunities.

Skills

Proficiency in training generative AI or large models using frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX

Strong programming skills

Solid fundamentals in machine learning

Good communication and collaboration skills

Education

PhD degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

TikTok is seeking talented individuals for a role focused on Generative AI, primarily in video generation. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with frameworks like PyTorch or JAX. The position entails conducting research and developing innovative solutions to enhance user creativity.

Successful applicants will have excellent problem-solving capabilities and collaboration skills, with opportunities to explore AI-driven initiatives. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are provided.