Tech Lead AI Software Engineer - Creative AI Agents (TikTok)
Core
Lead the end-to-end delivery of TikTok's AI Effect Generation system, enabling creators to turn natural-language and multimodal ideas into high-quality, interactive 2D/3D effects using agentic AI and generative models.
Role type
Senior Tech Lead AI Software Engineer (Generative AI & Graphics)
Builds
Next-generation AI Effect Generation system for TikTok creators
Domain
Social media, Generative AI, Computer Graphics, Multimodal AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System design, LLM/AIGC product experience, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, Python, React, Technical leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in AI/Graphics, End-to-end generative AI system experience, Multimodal models, RAG, Agent evaluation, Real-time rendering, Game engines, VFX pipelines
Technologies
TypeScript, JavaScript, React, C++, Python, LLMs, Multimodal models, RAG, Game engines
Responsibilities
Define technical vision and roadmap for AR Effect Generation AI, Own architecture and development from discovery to production, Lead research and productization of generative/agentic AI for 3D content, Establish experimentation and observability practices, Collaborate with product/design/AI teams to translate needs into strategy, Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and researchers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
