TikTok · 1 hour ago
Senior Software Engineer - Effect Core, Generative AI Effect Tools
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$187K/yr - $360K/yr
3+ years expTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their AIGE team. The role involves researching and developing cross-platform AR effect creation tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance TikTok's AI Effect Generation tools.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
We are looking for Senior Software Engineers to join the TikTok AIGE team! You will work at the intersection of Generative AI and Graphics technologies and be responsible for bringing the latest and greatest innovations in the industry and academia to our platform that empowers millions of TikTok creators
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
Drive the design of the future direction of TikTok's AI Effect generation tools
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or related field with 1+ years of software development experience
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 3+ 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
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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
10001+ employees
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