Talent Acquisition Partner - TikTok AI/ML - San Jose

About the Team:

The TikTok 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.



Specifically, you will:

- 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.