Research Scientist - End-to-End Generative Search Technology Based on Pre-Trained Foundation Models - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PhD)

TikTok
Singapore
Full timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningEducation: phdSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork","Resilience","Innovation"]

Build next-generation AI search systems by combining end-to-end generative modeling with foundation models. Work on personalized ranking and ultra-large-scale retrieval and ranking, leveraging multimodal pre-training and LLM-based agent technology to better handle complex, ambiguous multi-turn queries. Partner with the Search Team to improve user search experience and satisfaction through research-driven improvements to search performance and intent.

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Research Scientist - End-to-End Generative Search Technology Based on Pre-Trained Foundation Models - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PhD)

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Job Summary

Build next-generation AI search systems by combining end-to-end generative modeling with foundation models. Work on personalized ranking and ultra-large-scale retrieval and ranking, leveraging multimodal pre-training and LLM-based agent technology to better handle complex, ambiguous multi-turn queries. Partner with the Search Team to improve user search experience and satisfaction through research-driven improvements to search performance and intent.
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Graduate level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and own research for the search engine to improve user search experience.
  • •Explore integrating foundation models with ranking algorithms to improve personalized ranking accuracy.
  • •Research end-to-end generative search models based on multimodal pre-training.
  • •Investigate LLM-based agent technology for improved user satisfaction in complex ambiguous and multi-turn search scenarios.
  • •Address technical challenges in ultra-large-scale retrieval and ranking across hundred-billion-scale candidate pools.

Key Requirements

  • •Be completing or have recently completed a PhD in AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • •Excellent coding skills with a solid foundation in Machine Learning/Deep Learning/LLM.
  • •Proficient in C/C++ or Python.
  • •Demonstrated ability to define, analyze, and solve problems (e.g., publications at AI conferences such as AAAI, NeurIPS, ACL).
  • •Strong communication and teamwork skills, with resilience and a drive for innovation.
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkResilienceInnovation
Tech Stack:C/C++PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningLLMNLPComputer VisionMultimodalRecommender SystemsLLM-based agent technologyRanking algorithmsRetrieval and ranking

Company Brief

TikTok
Short-form video platform that lets users create, share, and discover entertainment content through algorithmic recommendations. It also offers advertising and creator tools for brands, influencers, and businesses.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2016
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