TikTok
GPU Application Platform Engineer Graduate (Server Research and Development) - 2
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
GPU Application Platform Engineer Graduate (Server Research and Development) - 2026 Start (PhD)
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The
Server Research and Development
team architects, designs, and builds the best server and storage system to meet high‑performance, low‑cost, and easy‑to‑operate requirements. Working with top engineers and cutting‑edge AI application systems, you will gain exceptional hardware architect, development, and validation experience at massive scale. Responsibilities
Develop application benchmarks, tools, and performance optimization methods for GPU/AI systems, including giant model training and inference systems such as LLM. Identify system bottlenecks/opportunities with deep data‑driven study, explore innovative options through SW–HW co‑design, and lead implementation to improve training and inference efficiency. Develop GPU/AI system TCO model based on application benchmark and performance optimization. Work with industry consortiums and open standard committees to investigate emerging standards or technologies, and contribute research results to the industry. Collaborate with technology partners and suppliers to set up POC or prototypes to evaluate and test new technologies or architectural designs. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Final year or recent PhD graduate with background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related majors. Thesis topics in GPU/AI platform architecture and/or application performance optimization design or software‑hardware co‑design. Deep understanding of computer system architecture, especially on GPU/AI SoC or Platform Architecture, Interconnect Fabric, and Memory subsystem. Experienced in GPU/AI system application performance optimization or software‑hardware co‑design. Strong knowledge and proficiency in software development in C/C++, scripting languages such as Python. Preferred Qualifications Understand LLM model architecture, familiar with training and inference requirements on accelerator/memory/network. Understand implementation of GPU/AI virtualization technology, deep learning architecture, and distributed systems. Compensation
Compensation Description (Annually) Base salary range: $118,657 – $259,200 annually. Benefits
Employees receive 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, and 10 paid holidays per year among others. About TikTok
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. Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate our diverse voices and strive to build an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
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Join to apply for the
GPU Application Platform Engineer Graduate (Server Research and Development) - 2026 Start (PhD)
role at
TikTok . Overview
The
Server Research and Development
team architects, designs, and builds the best server and storage system to meet high‑performance, low‑cost, and easy‑to‑operate requirements. Working with top engineers and cutting‑edge AI application systems, you will gain exceptional hardware architect, development, and validation experience at massive scale. Responsibilities
Develop application benchmarks, tools, and performance optimization methods for GPU/AI systems, including giant model training and inference systems such as LLM. Identify system bottlenecks/opportunities with deep data‑driven study, explore innovative options through SW–HW co‑design, and lead implementation to improve training and inference efficiency. Develop GPU/AI system TCO model based on application benchmark and performance optimization. Work with industry consortiums and open standard committees to investigate emerging standards or technologies, and contribute research results to the industry. Collaborate with technology partners and suppliers to set up POC or prototypes to evaluate and test new technologies or architectural designs. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Final year or recent PhD graduate with background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related majors. Thesis topics in GPU/AI platform architecture and/or application performance optimization design or software‑hardware co‑design. Deep understanding of computer system architecture, especially on GPU/AI SoC or Platform Architecture, Interconnect Fabric, and Memory subsystem. Experienced in GPU/AI system application performance optimization or software‑hardware co‑design. Strong knowledge and proficiency in software development in C/C++, scripting languages such as Python. Preferred Qualifications Understand LLM model architecture, familiar with training and inference requirements on accelerator/memory/network. Understand implementation of GPU/AI virtualization technology, deep learning architecture, and distributed systems. Compensation
Compensation Description (Annually) Base salary range: $118,657 – $259,200 annually. Benefits
Employees receive 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, and 10 paid holidays per year among others. About TikTok
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. Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate our diverse voices and strive to build an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. Accommodation
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://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
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