Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok Product) - 2027 Start (PhD)

About the role

TikTok's Data Science team is responsible for all data science and analytics work, collaborating with key value chains across TikTok, including User Growth, PGC, Content Ecosystem, Social, Creation, Product Infrastructure, Research, and Science. The team's goal is to generate actionable insights from data to help stakeholders make informed decisions. Main tasks include defining metrics, conducting root cause analysis, developing experimentation methodologies, evaluating features and strategies, and performing exploratory analysis to uncover new opportunities.

As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

Responsibilities

• Define success metrics to measure product growth and identify problems through monitoring or forecasting.
• Apply technical expertise in quantitative analysis, experimentation, and data mining to develop strategies for product optimizations.
• Quantify the impact of strategies through causal inference and generate actionable insights via deep-dive analysis.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to influence and execute product strategy.

Requirements

• Individuals completing or who have recently completed a PhD degree in Data Science or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in data querying languages and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, SQL, R).
• Experience in one or more of the following methods: forecasting, statistical and causal inference, classification methods.
• Strong product sense and structured thinking, with the ability to translate analysis results into business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience in data science.
• Research experience in data science.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $216,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package, which may also include discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

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).

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We strive to create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and foster connection. Our diverse, global teams make this possible by embracing curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact. We view challenges as opportunities to learn and innovate, maintaining an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.