Software Engineer, TikTok Effects

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TikTok Effect team is seeking talented software engineers with experience in AI, CG, ML or AR to build the next-generation of effects using the latest AI technologies.
We are building the next generation effect platform with cutting-edge AI technologies, powering many important product features of TikTok such as real-time effects, video editing, intelligent content generation and interactive social experience.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable working in a creative environment. You will work closely with artists, designers and researchers to develop new capabilities in AI/CG/ML/AR that powers innovative effect creation.

- Investigate and build cutting edge AI features for TikTok's effect platform
- Build SDK that houses AI technologies and high-performance graphics rendering engine
- Design and implement software architecture and frameworks for camera and effect processing pipelines
- Profile and optimize real-time systems to achieve the best performance possible

Qualifications

- Proficient in C/C++
- Extensive AI/CG/ML/AR domain knowledge and development experience
- Familiar with graphics rendering APIs such as OpenGL ES/Metal/Vulkan; has experience in shader programming
- Excellent spoken and written communication

Preferred Qualification:
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science with 2 year of software development experience
- Computer vision knowledge is preferred
- Experience in performance optimization for mobile phones is preferred.

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.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $112000 - $250000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

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.