Responsibilities
About the team
The System Technology and Engineering (STE) team, has been committed to the development and research of infrastructure system technologies, such as operating system kernel, various virtualization technologies (Cloud Native, SDN, NFV), performance optimization of system software and libraries, stability and reliability of large-scale data center, collaborative design of next-generation hardware and software, etc. We actively participate in open-source communities and incorporate cutting-edge technology and innovation into our products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree with experience in science, technology, engineering, or a related field. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
• Familiarity with general ML/DL techniques, algorithms and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or related languages.
• A strong sense of responsibility, coupled with exceptional communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in one of the following areas: graph theory, non-convex optimization, operations research, computational mathematics, or reinforcement learning.
• 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in solving large-scale optimization problems.
• Interest or experience in hardware design.
• Experience in AI model development, training, evaluation and deployment on cloud, cluster, or on-premises.
• Experience with CUDA programming

• Collaborate closely with team members from diverse fields to deeply understand the data and the context of challenges in next-generation hardware and software design.
• Design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art solutions to large-scale optimization problems.
• Utilize innovative and critical thinking to actively implement your ideas in daily tasks.
• Stay updated on recent advancements and actively discuss and share insights with team members.
  Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree with experience in science, technology, engineering, or a related field. Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply!
• Familiarity with general ML/DL techniques, algorithms and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience programming in Python, C++, or related languages.
• A strong sense of responsibility, coupled with exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in one of the following areas: graph theory, non-convex optimization, operations research, computational mathematics, or reinforcement learning.
• 3 years of academic and/or industry experience in solving large-scale optimization problems.
• Interest or experience in hardware design.
• Experience in AI model development, training, evaluation and deployment on cloud, cluster, or on-premises.
• Experience with CUDA programming.

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Job Information
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.
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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.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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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