Senior Software Engineer, Generative AI Platform & Application

$187,040 - $358,000/Yr

Tiktok - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive, and this is especially true for the teams that make TikTok possible. We are dedicated to the development of large language model platforms and the application of generative AI technologies. We are seeking talented individuals with significant experience in developing LLM or building generative AI platforms and applications to join our team. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Generative AI Platform & Application team, you will be responsible for developing platforms for Large Language Models (LLMs) and working closely with production teams to research and implement innovative generative AI features. You will conduct research and train large language models for specific vertical fields, contributing to the advancement of our generative AI capabilities. At TikTok, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity to learn, innovate, and grow as one team. We are committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy, and we are passionate about celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

Responsibilities

• Developing platforms for Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Working closely with production teams to research and implement innovative generative AI features.
• Conducting research and training large language models for specific vertical fields.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in working with large language models or generative AI.
• Strong proficiency in algorithm design and programming.
• Proficiency in one of the following programming languages: Python, Golang, or C++.
• Deep understanding of large language models.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research or developing large language models.
• Experience in building high-performance, highly available, and scalable distributed systems.
• Experience in developing generative AI applications.
• Strong passion for implementing generative AI applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
• 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
• 401K company match
• Gym and cellphone service reimbursements