11d 17h ago
Tech Lead Research Scientist
TikTok·ML / AI Engineer · Social Media
🏢Hybrid
|San Jose, United States of America$254.4k - $588k USD/yr
3d_modelingpytorch
Tech Lead Research Scientist
TikTok | ML / AI Engineer | Social Media
Hybrid
Full Time
United States of America, San Jose, Los Angeles, Singapore, New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, Tokyo
$254.4k - $588k USD/yr
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Position:
Tech Lead Research Scientist/Engineer, Neural Graphics and World Models
Company:
TikTok
Compensation:
$254k-$588k/yr
Location:
USA, San Jose or Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or London or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Onsite, Hybrid, Remote
Short Summary:
Join the AI-3D engine team at TikTok, developing a next-generation neural engine for interactive content. This hands-on research role combines ML expertise with 3D or graphics domain knowledge to create AI models and systems for digital worlds.
Responsibilities:
- Lead research directions in neural graphics, world models, 3D modeling, animation, simulation, or rendering.
- Develop, train, adapt, and evaluate AI models for interactive graphics.
- Define data and evaluation strategies connecting model behavior to quality and performance.
- Build research prototypes and collaborate with engineering teams.
- Analyze results and translate findings into development steps.
- Produce reproducible research artifacts and mentor team members.
Requirement:
- PhD/MS or equivalent in machine learning, computer graphics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in neural graphics, generative AI, or related domains.
- Strong knowledge of modern machine learning and expertise in model architecture and training.
- Engineering fluency with ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
- Deep expertise in AI-for-graphics areas such as 3D modeling, animation, or simulation.
- Ability to formulate hypotheses and design experiments.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance.
- 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire).
Tech Lead Research Scientist/Engineer, Neural Graphics and World Models
Company:
TikTok
Compensation:
$254k-$588k/yr
Location:
USA, San Jose or Los Angeles or Singapore or New York City or London or Dublin or Paris or Berlin or Dubai or Jakarta or Seoul or Tokyo
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Onsite, Hybrid, Remote
Short Summary:
Join the AI-3D engine team at TikTok, developing a next-generation neural engine for interactive content. This hands-on research role combines ML expertise with 3D or graphics domain knowledge to create AI models and systems for digital worlds.
Responsibilities:
- Lead research directions in neural graphics, world models, 3D modeling, animation, simulation, or rendering.
- Develop, train, adapt, and evaluate AI models for interactive graphics.
- Define data and evaluation strategies connecting model behavior to quality and performance.
- Build research prototypes and collaborate with engineering teams.
- Analyze results and translate findings into development steps.
- Produce reproducible research artifacts and mentor team members.
Requirement:
- PhD/MS or equivalent in machine learning, computer graphics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in neural graphics, generative AI, or related domains.
- Strong knowledge of modern machine learning and expertise in model architecture and training.
- Engineering fluency with ML frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
- Deep expertise in AI-for-graphics areas such as 3D modeling, animation, or simulation.
- Ability to formulate hypotheses and design experiments.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance.
- 10 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire).
Required Skills
3d_modelingpytorch
Required Languages
🇬🇧 English
Key competency: ML / AI Engineer