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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 Artificial Intelligence Scientist
Document your AI research output early
PERM audits frequently target AI Scientist roles because DOL scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. Compile peer-reviewed publications, patent filings, and conference presentations before applications begin so your employer's PERM filing reflects verifiable specialty occupation evidence.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Not every company sponsoring H-1B visa workers will sponsor PERM green cards. Focus on employers that have filed PERM applications for AI research roles specifically, as these companies already have immigration counsel and an established process for employment-based sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching for AI Scientist roles with confirmed green card sponsorship history cuts weeks off your research. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories so you're targeting companies already committed to permanent sponsorship, not just work visa transfers.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your AI Scientist role and location. Look up your specific SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor, since PERM approval depends on the offered wage meeting that threshold.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 filing
Once your employer submits a PERM application, ask whether they'll file your I-140 petition concurrently with adjustment of status if your priority date is current. For nationals from countries without significant EB-2 backlogs, concurrent filing can compress the overall green card timeline substantially.
Explore EB-2 National Interest Waiver for AI research
AI Scientist roles with national security, healthcare AI, or public-interest research applications may qualify for a National Interest Waiver, letting you self-petition without employer sponsorship. USCIS evaluates substantial merit and national importance, so documented societal impact strengthens an NIW case considerably.
Green Card Artificial Intelligence Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Artificial Intelligence Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most AI Scientist positions qualify under EB-2 because the role typically requires a master's degree or PhD in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. EB-3 applies when the employer classifies the role as a skilled worker position requiring a bachelor's degree. The PERM filing category depends on the minimum education the employer lists in the job description, not your actual credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for AI Scientist roles?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status lasting up to six years, with an annual cap and lottery for most applicants. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, typically one to three years from labor certification through green card approval, but the outcome is permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an AI Scientist position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL, demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. For AI Scientist positions, DOL often audits PERM applications because the job market is competitive. Employers must conduct a documented recruitment campaign before filing. The process typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition stage begins.
Can I find AI Scientist jobs where employers are already committed to green card sponsorship?
Yes. Employers who have filed PERM applications for AI research roles previously are more likely to sponsor again because they have established immigration processes. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have completed EB-2 or EB-3 filings rather than spending time approaching employers unfamiliar with the PERM process.
Is a National Interest Waiver a realistic path for AI Scientists who want to self-petition?
It can be, particularly for researchers working on AI applications in healthcare, national security, climate modeling, or critical infrastructure. USCIS evaluates whether your work has substantial merit and national importance and whether you are well-positioned to advance it. A strong publication record, citations, and documented real-world impact support an NIW petition. Unlike PERM, the NIW requires no employer sponsorship and no prevailing wage requirement.