Design Engineering Graduate (Design System & AI Workflow) - 2027 Start

Tiktok Inc.
San Jose, CA, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$76,000.0 - $151,200.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Midjourney Artificial Intelligence Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements) Human-Computer Interaction Multi-Agent Systems Generative AI Information Technology Live Streaming

Job description

TikTok Design Team is to provide first-class user experience for hundreds of millions of users around the world, thereby helping them create and express better, discover the diversity and beauty of the world, break down more barriers, and build bridges between people. We are an international design team with Product Designer, Creative Designer, Visual Designer, Content Designer and Localization Expert from all over the world working together to make every impossible possible., * Drive AI transformation of design systems and workflows-explore how AI agents, skills, and tools integrate with design, making design systems an asset that AI can read, consume, and generate from.

  • Build and iterate on internal AI design tools using Vibe Coding (Cursor, Claude Code) to develop agents, skills, and tools that accelerate team adoption.
  • Explore and build automated asset generation tools; maintain them to improve design output efficiency.
  • Participate in data production and aesthetic labeling, converting high-quality data into training materials that support design system and AI model evolution.
  • Partner with engineering teams to translate design system specs and components into high-quality multi-platform implementations, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
  • Monitor user experience across live streaming and short-video scenarios; validate and iterate designs based on business metrics (e.g., revenue, broadcast initiation rates).

Requirements

  • Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in HCI, AI, Computer Science, Design, or a related technical discipline.
  • Proficient in Vibe Coding with tools such as Cursor and Claude Code; able to deliver high-fidelity interactive prototypes end-to-end from product/design concepts.
  • Data- and business-savvy with strong design taste-able to curate and refine from AI-generated content, turning ordinary outputs into high-quality results.
  • Self-motivated, hands-on, and learning-oriented, with a habit of reflection and summarization.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, optimistic, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about design engineering and technology innovation, intellectually curious, with a global perspective., * Experience with agent orchestration and multi-agent collaboration to solve complex problems.
  • Hands-on experience with generative models, proficient in platforms like Midjourney, Jimeng, and Kling.
  • Experience in model training (dataset preparation, LoRA tuning).
  • Shipped social, creator, or content products, or have side projects in AI-driven/generative experiences., Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment

Benefits & conditions

(part of ByteDance) 3.33.3 out of 5 stars San Jose, CA $76,000 - $151,200 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Paid parental leave
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid sick time, Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

About the company

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo., Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day., 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.

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