AR Effect Engineer Intern

San Jose, CA, United States

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. 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. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Join us. TEAM INTRODUCTION The AR Effect Engineering team has been focusing on delivering innovative and high-quality visual effects and augmented reality applications which integrates into TikTok 's video editing and camera apps. Our mission is to deliver the whole Effect framework and platform which power TikTok 's creative video editing capabilities, camera filters, 3D and AR camera effects, and bring that fun and delightful experience directly to our users. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2024. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2024. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship cycles below: 1.May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024 2.May 27, 2024 to August 16, 2024 3.June 10, 2024 to August 30, 2024 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Online Assessment Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment in HackerRank. RESPONSIBILITIES - Enable new capabilities for TikTok's AR Effect platform by exploring new algorithms and technologies and transforming them into conceptual prototypes and game mechanisms for AR effects around the camera - Be responsible for developing new interactive experiences from prototypes to product release - Work closely and coordinate with AI Lab researchers, 2D/3D designers and software engineers to bring new camera effects features to life - Collaborate with engineers to improve the capabilities of effect creation tools and optimize the effect design workflow - Last but not least, work closely with creative design team and product managers to deliver the most fun, expressive, and delightful experiences-Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate/Master/PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. -Able to commit to working for 12 weeks during Summer 2024 -Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. - B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or related field - A great portfolio featuring immersive technology (AR, VR, interactive designs or real time graphics) - Experience in immersive design and engineering, real-time graphics rendering, or gameplay development - Strong understanding and hands-on experience of asset, scripting, shader, real-time rendering pipeline Preferred Qualifications - Solid background in designing, programming, and prototyping using real-time 3D engines, including but not limited to Unity, Unreal, Effect House, Lens Studio, OpenFrameworks, Three.js and WebGL/OpenGL - Passionate about TikTok, augmented reality, as well as creating the most fun, original and creative ideas and experiences - Ability to create your own animated assets in Maya or Houdini is preferred - Familiarity, and ability to quickly learn, new asset creation tools (Z-brush, Houdini, Substance Designer, Marvelous Designer, etc.) - Demonstrable aesthetic judgement, a clear understanding of light, color, and motion - Scripting language experience (Lua, JavaScript or Python) is preferred - Knowledge of computer graphics and GLSL is preferred - Ability to mobilize teams to accomplish large tasks 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 [email protected]. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy.