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Student Researcher in Foundation Model, Speech & Audio - 2024 Start (PhD) - San Jose

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TikTok

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Data
  • San Jose

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a PhD degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, or related technical field.
  • Good knowledge of theoretical and empirical research in addressing research problems.
  • Solid knowledge and experience with at least one popular deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and familiarity with deep neural network architectures.
  • Good presentation and communication skills.
  • Experience in both neural and non-neural, classical machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduating December 2024 onwards with intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship.
  • Research experience in one or more of the following fields: speech synthesis, audio generation, large language model, computer vision, generative models.
  • Strong first-author publications record in top AI conferences or journals(e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL etc.).
  • Proficient in C / C + +, Python, and shell programming languages, and have a deep understanding of data structure and algorithm design.
  • Internship experience in an AI research organization.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute cutting-edge research to TikTok product evolution (e.g., TikTok, Douyin, CapCut) to impact billions of users worldwide.
  • Work on advanced science and technology in audio processing and generation (e.g., Speech Synthesis, Voice Conversion, Audio Codec Learning, Audio Language Modeling, etc.)
  • Research, model, design, develop and evaluate novel machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Collaborate with globally based researchers and engineering teams in developing machine learning models and algorithms.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

TikTok is a social media platform where users create and share short videos on various topics, including entertainment, education, and lifestyle. Their ultimate goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy to people's lives through engaging and entertaining content. TikTok's purpose is to provide a platform for self-expression and connection, fostering a global community where individuals can express themselves authentically and connect with others who share similar interests and passions.