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TikTok · 17 hours ago

Software Engineer - Effect Core, Generative AI Effect Tools

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$137K/yr - $259K/yr
date2+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, inspiring creativity and bringing joy. They are looking for Software Engineers to join the AIGE team, focusing on developing cross platform AR effect creation tools and enhancing the AI Effect Generation tools product.

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Responsibilities

Research and develop cross platform AR effect creation tools to serve the foundation of the cutting-edge AI Effect Generation system
Work closely with PM and cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for TikTok's AI Effect Generation tools product to provide better creation experience for users

Qualification

Data structuresAlgorithms3D game toolsGraphics APIsJavaScriptC/C++PythonUI frameworksCross-platform developmentSystem designUI/UX designAugmented realityUser-focused experiencesProduct sense

Required

B.S. or M.S. In Computer Science or related field
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, fluent in any one of the following mainstream programming languages: JavaScript, C/C++ or Python
Past experience working on 3D game tools and/or film production (In-depth knowledge of game engines, real time rendering, animation, VFX pipelines, visual programming, etc.)
Excellent system design skills, and UI/UX product design sense
Passion for GenAI and interactive experiences, augmented reality, and creating engaging, user-focused experiences

Preferred

B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of software development experience
Previous experience working on AR/VR projects
Experience with cross-platform PC and Mobile development
Knowledge of one or more UI frameworks (React, Qt, SwiftUI, etc.)
Familiar with graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, Metal, or Vulkan) and GPU architectures
Have good product sense, passionate about great user experiences
Strong track record of conducting advanced research and landing new technologies in innovative products

Benefits

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

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
dateFounded in 2003
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.tiktok.com

H1B Sponsorship

TikTok has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (979)
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2023 (387)
2022 (322)
2021 (133)
2020 (72)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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N Ali Mohamed
CEO
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Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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