Tiktok - Seattle, WA
posted 4 days ago
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to over a billion users globally. The Trust and Safety Research and Development (R&D) team is rapidly expanding and is responsible for developing machine learning models and systems that identify and combat internet abuse and fraud on the platform. This role is crucial in protecting users and publishers worldwide by leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning technologies to manage and analyze the vast amounts of data generated on TikTok daily. The team is dedicated to enhancing user experience and ensuring a safe environment for all users. As a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Multimodal Machine Learning, you will collaborate with a talented group of research scientists and machine learning engineers. Your primary focus will be on designing and deploying advanced models that integrate computer vision (CV), natural language processing (NLP), and audio processing. This position requires a proactive approach to developing innovative machine learning solutions that can be implemented at scale across TikTok's global platform. You will work closely with engineering teams to create model pipelines and deploy services, as well as with product teams to define objectives and refine trust and safety strategies. Additionally, you will collaborate with data analysts to identify and understand data patterns that can inform model development and improve overall safety measures.