Research Scientist/Software Engineer, Neural Graphics and World Models - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PhD)
Core
Building a next-generation AI-native graphics engine for games and interactive experiences on TikTok, focusing on 3D asset/scene generation, character animation, physics simulation, and neural rendering.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (neural graphics and world models)
Builds
AI-native graphics engine, 3D generation pipelines, and interactive systems for TikTok and future creative platforms
Domain
Computer graphics, machine learning, and interactive entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PhD in CS/EE/related field, generative modeling, PyTorch/JAX, diffusion/flow-matching models, multimodal transformers, 3D representation, neural rendering, world models, experimental design
Preferred skills
SIGGRAPH/CVPR/NeurIPS publications, open-source contributions, text/image/video-conditioned 3D generation
Technologies
PyTorch, JAX, NeRF, 3DGS, diffusion transformers, autoregressive models
Responsibilities
Design controlled experiments, analyze model training failures, contribute to model training and evaluation workflows, collaborate with software engineers to integrate research prototypes into engine pipelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
