TikTok

Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok UG-Mid Platform) - 2027 Start

TikTok$95K — $168K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent graduate or upcoming graduate with a degree in Data Science or related field.
  • Experience with business analysis or data-related internships/projects.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R, and knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in business-level English.
  • Detail-oriented problem solver with teamwork capabilities.
  • Experience in the ads or marketing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Construct and optimize long-term user value models and behavior prediction models.
  • Apply machine learning and deep learning techniques for data mining and user behavior analysis.
  • Design and implement A/B tests and evaluate model performance.
  • Process, clean, and create high-quality datasets to enhance data quality.
  • Collaborate with product and data engineering teams to foster data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

  • Immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental leave and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance and wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays and 10 paid sick days annually.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time with increases based on tenure.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

TikTok-Data Science team is responsible for all data science and analytics related work, cooperating with all key value chains in TikTok, including User Growth, PGC, Content Ecosystem, Social, Creation, Product Infrastructure, Research and Science etc. The goal of the team is to generate actionable insights from data and help the stakeholders to make the right decisions. Our main tasks include metrics defining, root cause analysis, experimentation methodology, feature/strategy evaluation and exploratory analysis to find more opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. 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 our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities: - Participate in the construction and optimization of long-term user value (LTV) models and other user behavior prediction models. - Use machine learning, deep learning and other techniques for data mining, and optimize user portraits and behavior analysis. - Design A/B tests and other causal inference methods to evaluate the model's performance and promote the implementation of the model in business scenarios. - Process and clean massive amounts of data, build high-quality datasets, and improve data quality. - Collaborate with product and data engineering teams to promote the implementation of data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Data Science or a related discipline. - Analytical Skills: Previous internship or project experience in business analysis or data-related roles, with the ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights. Preferred Qualifications - Technical Skills: Familiarity with Excel, SQL, Python, or R, and foundational knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Think-Cell. - Communication: Business-level English proficiency with strong verbal and written skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and present findings to non-technical audiences. - Problem-Solving & Teamwork: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and drive results. - Experience in the ads or marketing industry is a plus.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $95000 - $168000 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.

About TikTok

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos. The app was launched in 2016 by Chinese tech company ByteDance. TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the world, with over 1 billion active users. The app has been downloaded over 2 billion times worldwide. TikTok has faced controversy over its data privacy practices and its potential ties to the Chinese government. In 2020, the app faced a potential ban in the United States, but a deal was reached with Oracle and Walmart to create a new company called TikTok Global.
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Size
1,750 employees
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Founded
2012

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