Join us as we inspire
creativity and bring joy to
millions of users worldwide.
Join us as we inspire
creativity and bring joy to
millions of users worldwide.
@2026 TikTok
Responsibilities
TikTok's Data Scientist team is a critical component of the platform's success, responsible for leveraging data to enhance user experience, optimize content delivery, and drive business decisions. As a leading social media app known for its short-form video content, TikTok relies heavily on data science to stay ahead in a competitive market. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. As a Data Scientist Intern, you will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other Data Scientists to analyze user behaviour, define metrics, design experiments, and deliver data-driven insights that shape product direction. - Design and implement comprehensive metrics and quantitative measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of risk control . Continuously refine measurement methodologies to track risk control capabilities accurately. - Mentored by senior DS to work on strategic planning by analyzing industry trends, competitive landscapes, and internal data. Translate insights into actionable business plans to improve platform safety and policy operability. - Partner with stakeholders to achieve targets using data-driven approaches, such as monitoring policy impacts on risk control capabilities, leveraging statistical methods to establish an efficient decision-making system, standardizing reusable analytical methodologies and tools to enhance team efficiency. - Collaborate with XFN teams to align priorities, communicate data-backed recommendations, and drive implementation. Foster organization-wide adoption of data-inspired practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an Master in Math, Statistic, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical discipline. - Expertise in SQL and programming in Python or R. - Strong analytical and causal reasoning mindset, and rigidity on statistical correctness. Strong communication and passion about product challenges. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience of LIVE related business. - Knowledge of machine learning and recommendation systems. - Experience with big data technologies. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com
Job Information
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
