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Tik Tok

Talent Acquisition Partner

• Tik Tok AI/ML - San Jose

2 months ago• San Jose, CA
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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About Us

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

• Size: 5001-10000 employees
• Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities:

About the Team:

The Tik Tok Research & Development (RD) team is the engine behind the core product and platform, powering the experiences that connect billions of users worldwide. We are responsible for developing the breakthrough technologies and large-scale systems that define the future of content creation and discovery. Our scope spans core recommendation algorithms, machine learning, computer vision, data infrastructure, and the innovative creation tools that empower our global community.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will play a key role in scaling this foundational organization by hiring world-class Engineering, Research, and Scientist talent. This role demands strategic partnership, operational excellence, and a data-driven mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. To enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 5 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

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• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Lead and manage end-to-end hiring for 10-15+ roles, primarily across Engineering, AI, ML, and Data Science.
• Strategic Partnering: Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to define hiring needs, advise on market insights, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Data-Driven Sourcing: Use data and insights to design sourcing strategies that attract, engage, and convert top-tier technical and product talent globally.
• Market Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on talent market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor insights to help inform hiring decisions and workforce planning.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain a high bar for candidate experience, process efficiency, and compliance across all recruiting activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HRBPs, Compensation, and Global TA peers to ensure consistent hiring practices and alignment across regions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of full-lifecycle recruiting experience, ideally within a high-growth tech company or a recruiting agency supporting technical clients.
• Comfortable managing a dynamic requisition load (10-15+).
• Proven ability to partner with hiring managers and technical leaders in a consultative, data-driven capacity.
• High oral proficiency in Mandarin required, along with medium written proficiency: The role involves frequent communication with global teams, clients, and stakeholders in Chinese-speaking markets. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to effectively engage with Chinese-speaking partners and understand cultural nuances, ensuring comprehensive cross-cultural collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience successfully supporting and filling highly technical roles such as Software Engineering (e.g., Backend, Systems, Machine Learning, Mobile), Research, or Data Science.
• Experience supporting global or cross-regional recruiting efforts, with flexibility to collaborate across time zones.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Excel) to generate reports and insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Passion for innovation and curiosity about how technology, data, and creativity intersect to drive impact at scale.

Job Information:

For Pay Transparency Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $79800 - $174400 annually.

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.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

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:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CAJob ID: Tik Tok-7534936090396117256Employment Type: OTHERPosted: 2025-11-20T20:32:08Apply on company site

Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Subsidies
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• On-Site Gym
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Casual Dress
• Snacks
• Pet-friendly Office
• Happy Hours
• Some Meals Provided
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Promote From Within
• Access to Online Courses
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Mentor Program

Diversity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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