LLM Operations Specialist

LLM Operations Specialist (Content Moderation)
Responsibilities
Model Operations – Identify the most suitable model for specific tasks, troubleshoot performance issues or errors, and provide prompt feedback to model owners (algorithm engineers).
Model/Policy Alignment – Ensure model outputs comply with organizational content policies and legal requirements through prompt engineering and other advanced techniques.
LLM Application Management – End-to-end management of task-specific LLM applications, including evaluation dataset preparation, prompt engineering, RAG datasets preparation, conduct tests and iterative improvements to enhance precision/recall trade-offs.
Incident Response & Analysis – Investigate escalations (e.g., false positives/negatives), diagnose root causes, and implement prompt, model, or solution refinements to reduce errors. Conduct root-cause analyses of systemic issues and deploy rapid fixes.
Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with algorithm engineers to deploy, monitor, and maintain LLMs in production. Optimize model efficiency in terms of cost, speed, and accuracy while ensuring scalability for high-volume content. Partner with policy, legal, and compliance teams to refine enforcement policies and keep LLMs aligned with the latest guidelines. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate LLMs into moderation tools and user-facing platforms.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education – Bachelor2
0s degree or higher in law, sociology, political science, public policy, journalism, business, computer science, data science, or a related field.
AI & Machine Learning Knowledge – Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, with a passion for leveraging AI to drive significant business impact.
Data-Driven Decision Making – Highly data-sensitive, skilled in in-depth data analysis, and committed to making decisions based on data insights.
Continuous Learning & Adaptability – Self-starter with a strong desire for continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation.
Communication Skills – Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Fast-Paced Environment – Comfortable working in a dynamic, results-driven environment with tight deadlines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Strong ability to communicate and coordinate across teams, effectively managing stakeholders at various levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Content Moderation Experience – Prior experience in content moderation, trust & safety, or related fields.
Technical Skills – Proficiency in programming and data analytics.
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.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We\'re resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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