Algorithm Engineer
TikTok
Algorithm Engineer
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
The Strategy team's mission is to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies—particularly Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (AIGC)—to drive innovation, optimize content creation, and enhance user interaction, ultimately improving key LIVE metrics. Job Description - Research, develop, and optimize AI Agents and the underlying MLLMs/LLMs that power them. - Stay at the forefront of research and trends in MLLMs/LLMs, AI Agents, and Generative AI. - Contribute to the technical roadmap by focusing on emerging advances in multimodal understanding and generation across modalities such as text, image/video and audio. - Drive the practical application of these technologies—particularly through Agent-based solutions—within the LIVE business domain.
Minimum Qualifications - 1+ years of experience in MLLMs/LLMs, AI Agents, Generative AI, or related AI fields. - Proficient in Python and experienced with mainstream deep learning frameworks. - Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications - Publications at top-tier AI/ML venues (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML) in the areas of MLLMs/LLMs, AI Agents, AIGC or related domains. - Proven track record of delivering production-level projects involving MLLMs/LLMs, AI Agents, or AIGC applications.
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 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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