Responsibilities
About the team Our Search Team is responsible for TikTok search LLM application algorithms, covering multiple scenarios including AI Search, and TikTok AI Bot. We generate search question-answer cards to provide a better search experience and develop TikTok's official AI assistant, applying LLM ChatBot capabilities to help users better utilize TikTok. By closely integrating with business scenarios, we connect people, information, and services, driving TikTok's business growth. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period. Responsibilities - Build large-scale high-quality data, train and optimize machine learning models for search, integrate state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) into traditional video search systems, and reduce costs and latency through self-developed models and inference optimization. - Utilize LLMs to understand users' complex queries, support multi-round conversations, conduct semantic analysis on queries and documents, and provide users with accurate and objective search results. - Establish an AI search infrastructure, optimize the retrieval and ranking algorithms in Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), be responsible for the training and optimization of the large language models used for answer generation, and enhance the richness of search results and structured presentation. - Collaborate closely with team members to transform research findings into practical applications and drive the innovation and upgrade of products.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor degree or above in the field of computer science or a related technical discipline - Proficient coding skills and strong algorithm & data structure using C++/Python/Java Preferred Qualifications - Effective communication and teamwork skills - Have a solid foundation in algorithms related to LLMs, including but not limited to comprehensive learning and practical experience in areas such as single-modal/multi-modal LLM training, deployment, and knowledge By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com
Job Information
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
