About the role#
The Data Science team works across key value chains including User Growth, Content Ecosystem, and Product Infrastructure. Interns help the team generate insights from data to support stakeholder decision-making. This role involves defining metrics, conducting root cause analysis, evaluating strategies, and performing exploratory research.
What you'll do#
- Define success metrics to measure product growth and identify problems through monitoring or forecasting.
- Use quantitative analysis, experimentation, and data mining to develop strategies for product optimizations.
- Quantify the impact of strategies using causal inference and generate insights through deep dive analysis.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to influence and execute product strategy.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in data querying languages and at least one scripting language such as Python or R.
- Strong product sense and the ability to convert analysis results into business decisions.
- Experience in forecasting, statistical and causal inference, or classification methods.
- Understanding of machine learning, A/B testing methods, and principles.
- Ability to commit to working for at least 12 weeks.
- Good communication skills, a proactive attitude, and team spirit.
- Previous internship experience in internet companies is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located in San Jose, California.
- The position is on-site for the Summer 2027 term.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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