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Intelligent Creation team focuses on conducting cutting-edge research and development in the area of Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and particularly Generative AI. We continuously transfer innovative technologies to TikTok products, and inspire TikTok users' creativity. We are looking for talents at all levels to join us on this exciting journey!
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, generative AI and other related fields;
- Transfer advanced technologies to TikTok products;
- Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. 3+ years of research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, including but not limited to (preferring candidates with publications in the venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS):
- Generative models, diffusion models, GAN
- Image and video synthesis/manipulation/editing, multi-modality, vision and language
- Generative human, neural motion synthesis
- Image and video understanding
- Human modeling (2D and 3D pose estimation, hand pose estimation, human shape estimation), facial analysis
2. Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.
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.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
JOB INFORMATION
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
Intelligent Creation team focuses on conducting cutting-edge research and development in the area of Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, and particularly Generative AI. We continuously transfer innovative technologies to TikTok products, and inspire TikTok users' creativity. We are looking for talents at all levels to join us on this exciting journey!
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge research and development in computer vision, generative AI and other related fields;
- Transfer advanced technologies to TikTok products;
- Explore new products with artificial intelligence technology at its core.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. 3+ years of research and practical experience in one or more areas of computer vision, including but not limited to (preferring candidates with publications in the venues such as CVPR, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS):
- Generative models, diffusion models, GAN
- Image and video synthesis/manipulation/editing, multi-modality, vision and language
- Generative human, neural motion synthesis
- Image and video understanding
- Human modeling (2D and 3D pose estimation, hand pose estimation, human shape estimation), facial analysis
2. Highly competent in algorithms and programming; Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Python.
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.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
JOB INFORMATION
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $218400 - $480000 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.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an AI Research Scientist
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A U.S.-equivalent master's or doctoral degree in AI, machine learning, or computer science is the standard anchor for EB-2 petitions. If your foreign degree is a three-year program, obtain a credential evaluation before your employer begins the PERM process.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data for AI Research Scientist or related SOC codes to find employers who have filed PERM cases recently. Published filings show actual job titles, worksites, and prevailing wage levels used.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship and AI Research Scientist titles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified green card filing history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Verify your prevailing wage before the offer stage
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro before negotiating, since PERM is rejected if the offered wage falls below it.
Clarify the PERM timeline during offer negotiations
PERM recruitment and DOL review currently take six to eighteen months before your employer can file the I-140 with USCIS. Ask at the offer stage whether the company runs PERM concurrently with onboarding or waits for a performance milestone.
Document research publications and patents early
USCIS officers scrutinize whether an AI Research Scientist role genuinely requires an advanced degree. Published papers, patents, and conference presentations in your application packet strengthen both the EB-2 job requirements argument and your own qualifying credentials.
Green Card AI Research Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Research Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most AI Research Scientist positions qualify for EB-2 because employers routinely require a master's or doctoral degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field as a minimum job requirement. If the employer's posted requirements specify only a bachelor's degree, the role defaults to EB-3. The distinction matters because EB-2 priority dates move faster for most countries outside of India and China.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a six-year maximum and an annual lottery. PERM-based sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to five years depending on your country of birth and USCIS workload.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before USCIS approves your I-140, your PERM filing is abandoned and your new employer must restart the process from scratch. After I-140 approval and once your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 let you move to a same or similar role without losing your place in the queue, provided your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days.
Where can I find AI Research Scientist jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history so you're only seeing employers who have filed PERM cases for this type of role. You can also cross-reference the DOL OFLC disclosure data directly by searching for AI Research Scientist SOC codes to confirm a company's recent labor certification activity before applying.
Can my employer sponsor me for a National Interest Waiver instead of going through PERM?
A National Interest Waiver, or NIW, lets qualified EB-2 candidates self-petition without employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification, but the burden is on you to demonstrate that your AI research work benefits the United States broadly. USCIS evaluates the importance of your research, your ability to advance it, and whether the national benefit outweighs the standard labor market test. It's a strong option for researchers with published work and institutional backing.