Software Engineer - LLM Applications and AI Agents

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI technologies, particularly in LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agents
• Develop expertise in data development platforms and drive technological innovation within the team
• Design and implement sophisticated architectural solutions for integrating LLM technology into business applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable and efficient AI-powered systems
• Contribute to the development of AI agents capable of complex reasoning and task execution

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI/ML applications; Demonstrated experience in complex system design and architecture, particularly in AI-driven environments; Strong proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Python, Java, C++, Golang, or Rust; Experience with big data processing and distributed computing systems; Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively in a fast-paced environment; Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Preferred Qualification: Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, natural language processing, and deep learning frameworks; Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

• Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others
• Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $387600 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.