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Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
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The Security Engineering team is a research and development (R&D) team that operates within the broader Security and Risk Control Organization. Their core responsibility is to construct, implement, and sustain secure infrastructures, platforms, and technologies. In addition, they provide support to cross-functional teams within the organization. The team's ultimate objective is to serve and safeguard TikTok products and infrastructures on a global scale. We are looking for strong AI Security Research Scientist to join through the student researcher program.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct in-depth research on AI-specific security threats, including adversarial attacks, model tampering, and data privacy issues.
2. Develop and implement strategies to detect and mitigate AI security vulnerabilities in various domains, such as natural language processing, computer vision, and other machine learning areas.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI security measures into existing and new products.
4. Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in AI security, attending conferences and engaging with the broader research community.
Minimum Qualification:
1. Experience in AI/machine learning, with a strong focus on security aspects; demonstrated experience in conducting AI security research with published papers or presentations in recognized forums.
2. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java, and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively about complex challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI, or related fields.
2. Hands-on experience in developing and deploying secure AI systems in a real-world setting.
3. Prior experience in industry or academic settings, working on large-scale AI projects and research.
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 in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
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