Data Knowledge System Research Scientist - (Data Platform-Global Live) - Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program - 2027 Start (PhD)

Responsibilities

• Support businesses in achieving their missions by building high quality real-time and offline data warehouses.
• Create various forms of efficient and data-friendly data assets.
• Explore and implement business-oriented data solutions.
• Provide stable and reliable data capabilities for daily operations, analyses, decision-making of TikTok LIVE features.
• Offer robust data support to enhance live performance for streamers.

Requirements

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2027. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong programming skills in Python / Java / Scala.
• Solid understanding of data systems, data modeling, or distributed systems.
• Experience in at least one of the following: Data engineering/backend systems, Machine learning/LLM systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLM, RAG, or vector databases.
• Knowledge of knowledge graphs or ontology modeling.
• Experience with real-time data processing (Flink, Kafka, etc.).
• Understanding of AI agents or workflow orchestration.
• Experience building data platforms or knowledge systems.

Benefits

• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $212,800 - $450,000 annually. Compensation may vary 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.