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TikTok · 1 day ago

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Monetization Technology - GenAI , Ads Creative & Ecosystem) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$119K/yr - $259K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Graduate to join their Ads Creative & Ecosystem team. The role focuses on developing AI-driven solutions for advertising creative production and optimization, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance ad performance.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

AI Image Generation and Editing Capability Iteration: Develop deep understanding of advertising creative requirements and market trends, leverage cutting-edge AIGC technologies and LLMs to continuously iterate and optimize image generation and editing functionalities, enhance advertising creative quality, and effectively improve ad performance and conversion rates

Model Training and Fine-tuning: Lead end-to-end training processes for image generation models, including but not limited to post-training optimization and reinforcement learning fine-tuning, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and business-relevant model outputs through data-driven methodologies

Data Management and Preprocessing: Manage comprehensive data preparation workflows including data collection, cleaning, validation, and preprocessing for model training pipelines, ensuring optimal data quality and integrity to support robust model performance and reliable training outcomes

Technology Research and Implementation: Maintain expertise in the latest developments across multimodal and generative AI domains, proactively identifying and integrating breakthrough technologies to advance product capabilities and maintain competitive technological advantages

Qualification

AI/ML model developmentDeep learning frameworksGenerative modelsModel trainingFine-tuningData managementContent creationTechnical roadmap insightReinforcement learning

Required

Final year or recent graduate with a background in - Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Electronic Information Engineering, possessing a comprehensive knowledge of advertising and creative technology

Relevant experience in AI/ML model development, particularly in computer vision and image generation

Exhibiting enthusiasm for AI and content creation, and having the capability to design AI solutions that are in line with business objectives

Experience in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and generative models (Diffusion Models, GANs, VAEs)

Preferred

Hands-on experience in model development and AI project deployment, with expertise in multimodal classification, retrieval, content matching, and video captioning

Strong skills in creating high-quality content using LLM/MLLM/AIGC technologies

Insight into the technical roadmap and trends in AI subfields like audio, image, video, and natural language processing. Preference for candidates with top-tier publications in relevant AI areas

Proficiency in reinforcement learning and post-training optimization techniques

Benefits

Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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