About the role#
This internship focuses on the development of AR Effect Generation AI systems. You will work on tools that allow creators to build interactive experiences for the TikTok platform. The team builds the algorithms and infrastructure that power AR effects used by millions of users globally.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop AI systems for AR effect generation.
- Design and implement new features for AI Effect Generation products.
- Build evaluation pipelines to assess the performance of AI models.
- Use inference techniques like RAG, CoT, and Prompt Engineering to improve model outputs.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-week internship during the Summer of 2027.
- Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.
- Fluency in JavaScript, C/C++, or Python.
- Knowledge of computer graphics, 3D content creation, game engines, real-time rendering, or VFX pipelines.
- Interest in GenAI, augmented reality, and interactive user experiences.
- Preferred experience includes machine learning, LLMs, AR/VR projects, web technologies like React or Node.js, and graphics APIs such as OpenGL, WebGL, or Metal.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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