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# AI Software Engineer, Tech Lead Manager - Camera Innovation, TikTok

- **Company:** Tiktok Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Computer Programming, Desktop Computing, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Video Editing, Generative AI, Backend
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/ai-software-engineer-tech-lead-manager-camera-innovation-tiktok-san-jose-ca--7d42b33a-bc08-4ef0-b161-f92ddbe4b8d1

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical Leadership, Desktop PC, Product Engineering, Multimedia, Video Processing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Graphics, Research & Development (R&D), * Mentor engineers, raise the team s technical bar, and foster a strong culture of innovation, ownership, and user impact. Minimum Qualification(s):

 * 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience, with strong technical depth in mobile, backend, AI, multimedia, or related areas.
 * 1+ years of experience in people management or technical team leadership.
 * Strong programming, system design, and software engineering fundamentals.
 * Experience building and shipping complex user-facing products or technical systems.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualification(s):

 * Experience building 0-to-1 products or working in fast-moving, highly ambiguous environments.
 * Experience with AI/ML, generative AI, computer vision, graphics, audio/video, or other multimedia technologies.
 * Experience building consumer-facing creation, camera, or creative tools.

## Description

* Lead the Camera Innovation engineering team, providing hands-on technical leadership, mentorship, and people management.
 * Drive technical direction and execution for new camera and creation experiences, from early exploration and prototyping to production.
 * Explore and productize emerging AI and multimedia technologies into compelling user experiences.
 * Navigate ambiguous and evolving problems, balancing rapid experimentation with technical quality and long-term foundations.
 * Partner closely with Product, Design, Algorithm, and engineering teams to shape solutions and drive complex cross-functional initiatives.