TikTok

Software Engineer - Computer Graphics, Physics and Animation (Multiple Positions)

TikTok$156K — $316K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field with 1 year of experience; or Bachelor's with 3 years of experience.
  • 1 year experience in software development using Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, and/or Python.
  • Proven skills in maintaining and debugging software effectively.
  • Experience in automation and management of the full software release lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated front-end web and mobile application development experience.
  • Familiarity with unit tests, integration tests, and load tests to ensure software quality.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cutting-edge AR graphics rendering technology.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance AR/AI algorithms.
  • Work with tools engineers to improve effect-creation tools and workflows.
  • Optimize graphics pipeline rendering performance and utilize hardware capabilities.
  • Design new features and UI components for Android applications.
  • Integrate AR and AI filters for low-latency performance on Android.
  • Partner with backend engineers to create high-performance APIs for video streaming and user interactions.

Benefits

  • Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and disability coverage.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days per year.
  • 17 days of paid personal time with increasing accruals by tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities Develop the latest state-of-the-art AR graphics rendering technology. Work closely with AI researchers to integrate cutting-edge new AR/AI algorithms. Collaborate with tools-team engineers to improve the capabilities of effect-creation tools and optimize the effect-design workflow. Optimize rendering performance by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in the graphics pipeline, leveraging hardware capabilities, and implementing efficient algorithms. Design and implement new features and UI components in Android app. Integrate AR effects and AI-driven filters seamlessly within the Android platform, ensuring low-latency, real-time performance. Collaborate with backend engineers to define and consume high-performance APIs for video streaming, effect metadata, and user interactions. Qualifications Qualifications Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any), Information Systems, Mathematics, Data Science or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience. Of the required experience must have 1 year of experience in each of the following: Developing software using Java, Go, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, and/or Python; Maintaining and debugging software; Automating and managing the full release lifecycle, including code development, build, testing, validation, and deployment; Building maintainable and testable codebases, including API design and unit testing; Front-end web and mobile application development; and Using unit tests, integration tests and load tests to guarantee quality of delivered software products and enable continuous software development pipeline. Type: Full time, 40 hours/week Location: San Jose, CA Salary Range: $156000 - $316800 per year To Apply, click the apply button below. Contact [redacted] if you have difficulty submitting resume through the website. Job Information [For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $156000 - $316800 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. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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