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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 a Generative AI Engineer
Document your specialized AI credentials early
Gather transcripts, published papers, patents, and employer letters that tie your work directly to generative AI systems. PERM requires proof your role demands a specific degree, so vague credentials slow the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for machine learning or AI engineer roles. Employers who've navigated PERM before move faster and make fewer procedural errors on your case.
Verify your role qualifies under the right EB category
Use O*NET to confirm your generative AI responsibilities map to a recognized specialty occupation. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions, and the category affects your priority date and wait time.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is current for your country when your I-140 is approved, you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This shortens the gap between PERM approval and your green card, so raise it before signing an offer.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship to find Generative AI Engineer openings from employers already set up for PERM. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not guessing from a generic job listing.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers sponsoring you for a green card must be in good standing with employment eligibility verification. If a company isn't E-Verify enrolled, that's a flag worth resolving before PERM is filed, not after.
Green Card Generative AI Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Generative AI Engineer role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires a master's degree or higher in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field, it typically qualifies for EB-2. Employers must document through PERM that the advanced degree is a legitimate business requirement for the role, not just a preference. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree with experience generally fall under EB-3 instead.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. The PERM process adds time upfront, typically 12 to 24 months before the I-140 is even filed, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you have to renew. For many countries, EB-3 has no meaningful wait at the current priority date, making it faster to a green card than repeated H-1B extensions for some applicants.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Generative AI Engineer?
Your employer files an ETA 9089 with DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period to show no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. For a Generative AI Engineer position, the job description must precisely define the AI-specific requirements, including the degree field and any specialized skills like large language model training or fine-tuning, so the role isn't deemed too broadly defined during an audit.
How do I find employers actively willing to sponsor a green card for generative AI roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsored Generative AI Engineer positions. Many job listings don't advertise PERM sponsorship openly, so filtering by confirmed sponsorship status saves significant time. You can also cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data to verify whether a company has filed PERM applications for similar AI roles in the past.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in line?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For a Generative AI Engineer, that means moving to another AI or software engineering role generally qualifies, but switching to an unrelated field could void the benefit.