Tech Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

We are looking for Senior Software Engineers to join the TikTok AIGE team. You will work at the intersection of Generative AI and Graphics technologies and be responsible for bringing the latest and greatest innovations in the industry and academia to our platform that empowers millions of TikTok creators.

What you will do:
1. Research and develop cross platform AR effect creation tools to serve the foundation of the cutting-edge AI Effect Generation system
2. Work closely with PM and cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for TikTok's AI Effect Generation tools product to provide better creation experience for users
3. Drive the design of the future direction of TikTok's AI Effect generation tools

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of software development experience
- B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or related field
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, fluent in any one of the following mainstream programming languages: JavaScript, C/C or Python
- Past experience working on 3D game tools and/or film production (In-depth knowledge of game engines, real time rendering, animation, VFX pipelines, visual programming, etc.).
- Excellent system design skills, and UI/UX product design sense.
- Passion for GenAI and interactive experiences, augmented reality, and creating engaging, user-focused experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience working on AR/VR projects
- Experience with cross-platform PC and Mobile development.
- Knowledge of one or more UI frameworks (React, Qt, SwiftUI, etc ).
- Familiar with graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX, Metal, or Vulkan) and GPU architectures.
- Have good product sense, passionate about great user experiences.
- Strong track record of conducting advanced research and landing new technologies in innovative products