Job Description
ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us:
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
The AR Effect engineering team has been focusing on delivering innovative and high-quality visual effects and augmented reality applications which integrates into TikTok 's video editing and camera apps. Our mission is to deliver the whole Effect framework and platform which power TikTok 's creative video editing capabilities, camera filters, 3D and AR camera effects, and bring that fun and delightful experience directly to our users.
• Enable new capabilities for TikTok 's AR Effect platform by exploring new algorithms and technologies and transforming them into conceptual prototypes and game mechanisms for AR effects around the camera
• Be responsible for developing new interactive experiences from prototypes to product release
• Work closely and coordinate with AI Lab researchers, 2D/3D designers and software engineers to bring new camera effects features to life
• Collaborate with engineers to improve the capabilities of effect creation tools and optimize the effect design workflow
• Last but not least, work closely with creative design team and product managers to deliver the most fun, expressive, and delightful experiences
Qualifications
• A great portfolio featuring immersive technology (AR, VR, interactive designs or real time graphics)
• 3+ year’s experience in immersive design and engineering, real-time graphics rendering, or gameplay development
• Strong understanding and hands-on experiences of asset, scripting, shader, real-time rendering pipeline
Preferred skills:
• Solid background in designing, programming, and prototyping using real-time 3D engines, including but not limited to Unity, Unreal, Open Frameworks, Processing, Cinder, Three.js and WebGL/OpenGL
• Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences
• Ability to create your own animated assets in Maya or 3ds Max is preferred
• Familiarity, and ability to quickly learn, new asset creation tools (Z-brush, Houdini, Substance Designer, Marvelous Designer, etc.)
• Demonstrable aesthetic judgement, a clear understanding of light, color, and motion
• Scripting language experience (Lua, JavaScript or Python) is preferred
• Knowledge of computer graphics and GLSL is preferred
• Ability to mobilize teams to accomplish large tasks
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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at april.tsuei@tiktok.com.
Job Information:
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $126000 - $304704 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.
At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, 80% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.