Head of Research, Tiktok Algorithms
2 months ago
Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
TikTok Algorithms team sits in the center of TikTok, committed to the research and deployment of the next-generation of AI core technologies that power the TikTok app. The team consists of strong Machine Learning Researchers and Engineers, contributing cutting-edge research and implementation of TikTok product evolution.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead and grow a team of researchers focused on AI/ML technologies, exploring novel machine learning models and algorithms
- Lead research portfolios, identify long-term ambitious research goals as well as intermediate milestones
- Increase research visibility by publishing outcomes in academic journals and conferences
- Collaborate with open-source communities or academia to advance AI development
**Qualifications**:
- PhD in Computer Science, ML, or Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in leading influential projects or papers in one or more of the following fields: speech synthesis or recognition, natural language processing, computer vision, generative models, etc.
- Strong first-author publications record in top AI conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, ICASSP)
- Strong organizational skills and experience working with large cross-functional and diverse teams
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $300000 - $500000 annually.
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
**Our time off and leave plans are**: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
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