Senior Applied Scientist/Technical Lead

3 days ago


San Jose, California, United States TikTok Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Applied Scientist/Technical Lead to join our team at TikTok. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading the development of large language models, with a focus on intelligent interactions, text generation, and the construction and enhancement of other core NLP/ML algorithm models.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team to develop large language models, with a particular focus on intelligent interactions, text generation, and the construction and enhancement of other core NLP/ML algorithm models.
  • Investigate cutting-edge technologies related to large language models and apply them to privacy-centric scenarios.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams through implementing relevant applications within the domain of privacy, including but not limited to content generation, reasoning, and code generation, etc., to address business pinpoints at multiple levels of stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field with at least 5-7 years of professional experience in related fields.
  • A solid foundation in NLP/ML-related algorithms, with comprehensive study and practical experience in specific areas of natural language processing and machine learning.
  • Preference will be given to candidates familiar with large-scale model training and RL algorithms, and those capable of effectively solving problems in large-scale model training and application.
  • Demonstrated hands-on abilities, proficiency in at least one framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, including its training and deployment specifics.
  • Familiarity with commonly used machine learning and deep learning algorithms, as well as a clear understanding of basic network model structures and text representation methods.
  • Exceptional coding skills, with proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, or C++, and a solid foundation in algorithms and data structures.
  • Strong team player with excellent communication skills. Practical experience in relevant business scenarios is preferred.
  • Experience with published papers in major conferences or influential open source projects are a huge plus; we would love to hear about your projects
About TikTok

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.



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