About

Zhitian Xu is a highly skilled software engineer with a focus on backend development and a passion for research. Currently working at TikTok as a Software Engineer, Backend (Ads Technology), he brings 1.35 years of relevant experience to this role. Prior to joining TikTok, Zhitian completed a Research Development Engineering Internship at Tusimple where he designed a new perception guide and wrote a collision check module. He also worked as a Research Intern at Purdue University where he aimed to solve the entity prediction task in the knowledge base completion field. During this time, he proposed a new family of embeddings that interpolate between a method with high model complexity and one with low dimensionality and high training efficiency. Zhitian holds a Master of Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in computer science and engineering principles. Zhitian's technical expertise includes backend development, software engineering, and research science. He has a deep understanding of programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++. He is also proficient in database management systems like MySQL and PostgreSQL. In his current role at TikTok, Zhitian is responsible for developing backend solutions for the Ads Technology team. He is constantly seeking new ways to optimize and improve the performance of the platform. With his strong research background, he is always looking for innovative solutions to complex problems. Zhitian is a dedicated and hardworking individual who is committed to his work. He is constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as a software engineer. With his strong technical skills and research background, he is a valuable asset to any organization.