Data Science Intern (TikTok Product) - 2027 Summer
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.
About the role
Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.
Responsibilities
- Define success metrics to measure product growth and identify problems through monitoring or forecasting
- Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining to develop strategies for product optimizations
- Quantify the impact of strategies through causal inference and generate actionable insights through deep dive analysis
- Partner with Product, Engineering and cross-functional teams to influence and execute product strategy
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master's in Data Science or a related discipline
- Proficient in data querying languages and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, R)
- Experience in one or more of the following methods: forecasting, statistical and causal inference, classification methods
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship experience in data science
- Strong product sense and structured thinking, and the ability to convert analysis results into business decisions effectively
Pay
The hourly rate for this position is $35.
Benefits
- Day one access to health insurance, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half)
- Eligibility for housing allowance (for interns not working 100% remote)
Note: The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.