Tiktok - San Jose, CA
posted 3 months ago
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer focusing on Large Language Models and Generative AI at TikTok, you will be at the forefront of pioneering applications that leverage advanced AI algorithms. Our team is dedicated to developing long-term memory capabilities and enhancing user interactions through personalized chat, search, and recommendation experiences. We are committed to revolutionizing how users engage with machines, making these interactions more intuitive and human-like. Your role will involve setting the direction and goals for a sizable team, ensuring that our machine learning systems are designed for excellence and impactful project outcomes. You will adapt standard machine learning methods to exploit modern parallel environments, such as distributed clusters and GPUs, while also re-evaluating the trade-offs of existing features and systems. This position requires you to lead a team technically, fostering ML best practices and influencing the engineering culture within the organization. You will be the go-to person for resolving complex online and production performance issues, necessitating a deep understanding of how our machine learning systems interact with surrounding systems. In addition, you will develop highly scalable classifiers and tools, leveraging machine learning, data regression, and rules-based models. Your responsibilities will also include synthesizing requirements to create an effective feature roadmap and delivering code in collaboration with the engineering team. This role is critical in driving the future of AI applications at TikTok, and you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology and user experience.