Research Scientist / Software Engineer, LLM/Agent Platform

TikTok
San Jose, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Content Ecology Algorithm Team drives TikTok's AI innovations in LLMs, NLP, Computer Vision (CV), multimodal learning, and recommendation algorithms. We develop cutting-edge AI capabilities that power multiple business lines. This role is for innovators who are passionate about building the 'bones' (scalable infrastructure) of next-generation AI and Agent.

What You Will Do

You will design and implement novel LLM/Agent frameworks with self-improving capabilities and architect the robust, high-performance infrastructure that brings these LLMs and agents to life at a global scale.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI at one of the world's most dynamic technology companies. You will partner with algorithm teams to understand their needs and provide a world-class infrastructure platform that accelerates their research and development cycles.

Requirements

  • BS/BA or Master's in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent technical experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a focus on machine learning, distributed systems, or AI infrastructure
  • Strong proficiency in integrating AI tools into knowledge discovery and research workflows
  • Familiarity with building robust evaluation frameworks and ensuring experimental reproducibility
  • Expertise in deep learning frameworks and tensor libraries like PyTorch, Tensorflow, JAX/FLAX
  • Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals and the modern AI stack
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate across teams
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