Graduate Audio Algorithm Researcher - Immersive Intelligent - 2026 Start

About the Role

We are looking for talented individuals to join us in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas, and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit applies to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Team Introduction

Welcome to the Audio Innovation team under TikTok's pioneering research division - Multimedia Lab! We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of immersive audio technology and standardization. Our team supports TikTok requirements in areas like short video, live-streaming, content creation tools, and VR/AR experiences. We remain up-to-date with the latest industry research and partake in audio Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) such as MPEG, 3GPP, and IETF. To promote our commitment to innovation, we proactively conduct R&D using Machine Learning models, especially generative ones, for immersive audio technology. If you are looking to work with a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. Join us to help reshape the audio world together.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement the department's next-generation immersive intelligent audio understanding and processing algorithm system.
• Implement and optimize immersive intelligent audio codec and processing systems, responsible for application iteration in short Video On Demand, LIVE, VR/MR and other business scenarios.
• Follow up and participate in domestic and international audio standards, write high-quality standard technical proposals, and promote immersive intelligent audio standard work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent graduates or individuals who have graduated within the last 12 months before onboarding in 2026.
• A Master's degree or higher in electronic information, computer science, multimedia, Machine Learning, or AI.
• Research experience in areas such as 3D Spatial Audio rendering, GAN/Diffusion audio processing, and more.
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms, deep network model design, and proficiency in tools such as Kaldi, TensorFlow, and PyTorch as well as Python/C++. Experience in model training and handling large-scale datasets is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in related fields which include electronic information, computer science, multimedia, Machine Learning, AI.
• Hands-on experience with Digital Signal Processing and Deep Learning system development.
• Candidates with published papers in relevant international conferences or journals will be preferred.

About the Company

TikTok is a leading platform that empowers creativity and brings joy to its users. The company values innovation and collaborates closely with its team members to drive forward-thinking solutions.

Company Culture and Benefits

At TikTok, we believe in a culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an employee, you can expect cutting-edge technology, innovative projects, and the chance to work with talented individuals from around the globe.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which can be accessed here. If you have questions, reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com.