Job Description

Location: Global (Remote-friendly with office hubs in major cities)

About TikTok:

TikTok isn’t just a platform; it’s a global movement. From dance challenges to life-changing discoveries, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Every day, millions of users share their stories, talents, and passions, and we’re here to help them do that better, faster, and more creatively.

Behind every viral trend, every meme, and every creator’s journey, there’s a team working tirelessly to innovate, improve, and build the future of entertainment. Are you ready to join us?

Why TikTok?

At TikTok, creation is at the core of everything—and that’s true for the teams that make TikTok what it is today. Whether you’re solving technical puzzles or crafting data-driven strategies, your work here will be impactful. We’re driven by courage, creativity, and collaboration—we innovate together and grow together. Together, we’ll push boundaries, tackle new challenges, and reshape the future of digital engagement.

Are you ready to bring your unique perspective, innovative thinking, and love for data to TikTok? Join us on this creative journey!

Role Overview:

TikTok’s Data Science team is the heartbeat of our data-driven decision-making. As a Data Scientist in our team, you’ll dive deep into the massive data pools created by our users, products, and content ecosystem. Your insights will help guide product strategies, user engagement, and overall growth across regions. From analyzing user behavior to tracking product health and optimizing content delivery, your work will shape how TikTok evolves.

You’ll be working side-by-side with product managers, machine learning engineers, and cross-functional teams, driving insights that lead to impactful decisions. This isn’t just about analyzing data; it’s about empowering creativity with actionable insights.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and Interpret Data: Work with large, complex datasets to extract meaningful insights that solve technical challenges and business problems. Use your expertise to inform TikTok’s key business decisions.

• Design Metrics Framework: Create and optimize metrics that gauge the health of our products and user experience. Track core metrics and identify the root causes of fluctuations, driving proactive decision-making.

• Experimentation and Impact Measurement: Own the experimentation process—design, run, and rigorously measure the impact of product or technical changes. Your insights will directly influence product features, technical upgrades, and user engagement strategies.

• Generate Business Insights: Identify key growth opportunities, validate hypotheses, and provide actionable recommendations for improving our platform.

• Collaborate Cross-functionally: Partner with engineers and product teams to translate your data findings into product strategy. Whether you’re improving the recommendation algorithm or tracking new feature launches, your work will shape the future of TikTok.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Quantitative Sociology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of related work experience in data science, analytics, or business intelligence roles.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming in Python or R.
• Strong analytical skills with a passion for causal reasoning and statistical correctness.
• Excellent communication skills: You should be able to translate data insights into actionable stories that drive decisions, even for non-technical audiences.
• Team player: Work effectively across different teams, building relationships and driving consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field.
• Experience in social products or consumer-focused platforms.
• A proven track record of driving business impact through actionable data insights.
• Passion for exploring creative and emerging data trends.

Why You’ll Love Working at TikTok:

• Impact: Your work will directly impact the daily experience of millions of users worldwide. You’re not just analyzing data; you’re shaping the future of entertainment.
• Innovation & Growth: TikTok is all about pushing limits. Whether it’s a creative challenge or a technical one, there’s no status quo here—we innovate every single day.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary range for this role is $144,000 to $240,000 annually. You’ll also have access to bonuses, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Global Collaboration: Work with teams across global offices, from Los Angeles to Singapore. We’re truly a global community, and that diversity fuels our creativity.
• Inclusive Culture: At TikTok, we celebrate diversity and create an environment where all voices are heard. We’re committed to making TikTok a safe, inclusive space where everyone can thrive.

Ready to bring your data-driven insights to a platform that inspires creativity and joy? Apply now and help us build the future of entertainment!

TikTok is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and encourage you to apply—no matter your background, identity, or experience level. TikTok values your unique perspectives, and we aim to make the hiring process as accessible as possible.

If you need any accommodations during the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out to gprd.accommodations@tiktok.com.