Intelligent Audio Algorithm Research Intern
TikTok
Intelligent Audio Algorithm Research Intern
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
About the team Welcome to the Audio Innovation team under TikTok's most pioneering research team - Multimedia Lab! We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of immersive audio technology and standardization. In addition to supporting TikTok requirements including short video, live-streaming, content creation tools and also VR/AR experiences, we also stay up-to-date with the latest research in the industry and participate in audio Standards Developing Organizations(SDO) such as MPEG, 3GPP, and IETF, etc. As part of our commitment to innovation, we proactively conduct R&D using Machine Learning and NN models(especially generative models) for immersive audio technology. If you're looking to work with a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Please join us to reshape the audio world together. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2027. PhD Internships at our Company aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. PhD internships at Our Company provides students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities: - Research and implement the department's self-developed next-generation intelligent audio understanding and processing algorithm system. - Implement and optimize intelligent audio codec and processing system, responsible for application iteration in short Video On Demand, LIVE, VR/MR and other business scenarios. - Follow up and participate in domestic and international audio standards, write high-quality standard technical proposals, and promote domestic and international intelligent audio standard work.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree (Research) or above majors in electronic information, computer, multimedia, Machine Learning, AI artificial intelligence. - Research experience in one or several fields such as GAN/Diffusion audio processing, voiceprint/wake-up, sound event detection, automatic speech recognition, Natural Language Processing, etc. - Familiar with data structures and algorithms, deep network model design and tuning, proficient in open source tools such as Kaldi, TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc., and experience in model training and exploration of large-scale training datasets is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: - PhD degree majors in related majors such as electronic information, computer, multimedia, Machine Learning, AI artificial intelligence. - Hands-on experience in Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence/Data Processing areas. - Priority will be given to those who have published papers in relevant international conferences or mainstream journals (ICASSP, Interspeech, ASRU, ICML, NeurIPS, AAAAI, etc.) If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]
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.
Acknowledgment of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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