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Tech Lead Research Scientist/Software Engineer, TikTok-Neural Graphics and World Models

San Jose, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-28

Core

Lead research and engineering for a proprietary AI-native neural graphics engine that generates persistent, interactive 3D worlds for games and creative platforms.

Role type

Tech Lead Research Scientist / Software Engineer (Neural Graphics & World Models)

Builds

AI models, neural representations, data strategies, and evaluation systems for generative modeling, world models, 3D modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering.

Domain

Interactive entertainment, AI-native graphics, 3D world generation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Machine learning, 3D modeling, generative AI, world models, neural rendering, PyTorch/JAX, distributed training, model evaluation, research prototyping

Preferred skills

Top-tier conference publications, novel model architectures, multimodal alignment, reinforcement learning, real-time inference optimization

Technologies

PyTorch, JAX, diffusion models, transformers, variational autoencoders

Responsibilities

Lead research directions in neural graphics and world models; develop and evaluate AI models for interactive graphics; define data and evaluation strategies; build research prototypes for real-time engine workflows; analyze technical risks and translate findings into development steps; mentor team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership

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