LLM Algorithm Research Scientist Code AI Intern (AI Innovation Center) - 2026 Start (PhD)
Core
Research and develop large language model (LLM) capabilities specifically for code comprehension, reasoning, and generation to optimize TikTok's codebase and improve R&D efficiency.
Role type
PhD Research Scientist (LLM Code AI)
Builds
Production-grade LLM code agents and optimized codebase tools for TikTok engineers
Domain
Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Software Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
LLM research, code comprehension, code reasoning, code generation, machine learning, C/C++, Python, data structures, algorithms
Preferred skills
ACM/ICPC awards, Kaggle awards, Top Coder, problem analysis, teamwork
Technologies
LLMs, C/C++, Python
Responsibilities
Drive core technology development for LLM code direction; Improve code comprehension, reasoning, and generation in real-world production codebases; Explore Code Agent capabilities for business production environments.
