SOFTWARE ENGINEER GRADUATE (ON-DEVICE AI) - 2025 START (BS/MS)

Company: TikTok
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 23, 2024

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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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.Why Join Us: Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.The On-Device AI Team at TikTok is at the forefront of embedding advanced AI technologies directly into devices worldwide. Leveraging our proprietary AI engine, we streamline the creation, integration, testing, and deployment of AI-driven features. Our work enhances user experience by powering diverse functionalities, including visual enhancements, video editing tools, and creative camera filters, both within TikTok and other applications.We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2025. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2025. We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance the core On-Device AI engine for diverse platforms.
• Employ efficient machine learning techniques and hardware optimizations to improve algorithmic performance.
• Seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art AI algorithms into TikTok and additional products.
• Translate emerging research into practical, user-centric applications.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
• BS/MS in Computer Science or in a related field
• 1+ years of industrial Python/C++ experience, solid CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Experience in one or more of the following specializations: Generative AI, Deep Learning, Computer Vision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment.Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced algorithm system design and implementation, including but not limited to inference engines, algorithm pipelines, e2e ML solutions and LLM/AIGC applications.
• Deep knowledge in machine learning optimizations such as quantization, pruning, knowledge distillation, Neural Architecture Search (NAS), and optimizations for large models.
• Proficiency in enhancing performance across various hardware platforms, including CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, and NPUs.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.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://shorturl.at/cdpT2.Job Information:---For Pay Transparency---Compensation Description (annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $112200 - $147000 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.Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

• We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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