TikTok
Data Scientist - TikTok Social Interaction (San Jose)
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Data Scientist - TikTok Social Interaction (San Jose)
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Responsibilities TikTok-Data Science team is responsible for all data science and analytics related work, cooperating with key value chains in TikTok, including User Growth, PGC, Content Ecosystem, Social, Creation, Product Infrastructure, Research and Science. The goal of the team is to generate actionable insights from data and help stakeholders to make the right decisions. Main tasks include metrics defining, root cause analysis, experimentation methodology, feature/strategy evaluation and exploratory analysis to find opportunities.
Primary role: conduct deep analysis into user behavior, product features and content ecosystem to generate business insights for actionable improvement initiatives. Work closely with cross‑function teams—Product Management, Research & Development, Machine Learning Engineering—to improve user experience and fulfill growth of TikTok in all regions.
About Team Our social team's mission is to help people discover, build, and sustain meaningful connections. We design features that spark interactions, measure the health of relationships on our platform, and use experimentation and causal inference to ensure we’re improving outcomes that matter—quality conversations, trusted interactions, and highly retained relationships. We collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Trust & Safety to turn insights into experiences that make connecting easier and better.
What You’ll Do
Experimentation & Causal Inference Design, launch, and analyze A/B tests and quasi‑experiments. Ensure rigor: power analysis, guardrails, heterogeneity, and causal validity.
Social Graph & Connections Analyze and model the social graph to understand how users connect. Develop signals and strategies that drive high‑quality interactions and growth.
Metrics & Product Health Define and monitor core product metrics and leading indicators. Investigate metric movements and recommend data‑driven actions.
Insights to Action Partner with Product and Engineering to turn findings into roadmap and features. Communicate clearly with concise narratives and visualizations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's in a quantitative field with 2+ years of experience.
Proficiency in SQL and Python/R.
Strong statistical rigor and causal reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD (2+ yrs) or MS (4+ yrs) industry experience.
Experience with graph analysis, recommendations/ranking, and large‑scale experimentation.
Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., diff‑in‑diff, matching, uplift).
Track record of product impact and effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Passion for social products and understanding human connection.
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, with 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 helps people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We strive to do great things with great people, embrace challenges, and foster an "Always Day 1" mindset. Join us and realize limitless possibilities.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment reflecting the many communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, reach out at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request .
Job Information Base salary range (San Jose, CA):
$144,000 – $329,334 annually.
Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays; 10 paid sick days; 17 days paid personal time (prorated).
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Social Networking Platforms
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Responsibilities TikTok-Data Science team is responsible for all data science and analytics related work, cooperating with key value chains in TikTok, including User Growth, PGC, Content Ecosystem, Social, Creation, Product Infrastructure, Research and Science. The goal of the team is to generate actionable insights from data and help stakeholders to make the right decisions. Main tasks include metrics defining, root cause analysis, experimentation methodology, feature/strategy evaluation and exploratory analysis to find opportunities.
Primary role: conduct deep analysis into user behavior, product features and content ecosystem to generate business insights for actionable improvement initiatives. Work closely with cross‑function teams—Product Management, Research & Development, Machine Learning Engineering—to improve user experience and fulfill growth of TikTok in all regions.
About Team Our social team's mission is to help people discover, build, and sustain meaningful connections. We design features that spark interactions, measure the health of relationships on our platform, and use experimentation and causal inference to ensure we’re improving outcomes that matter—quality conversations, trusted interactions, and highly retained relationships. We collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Trust & Safety to turn insights into experiences that make connecting easier and better.
What You’ll Do
Experimentation & Causal Inference Design, launch, and analyze A/B tests and quasi‑experiments. Ensure rigor: power analysis, guardrails, heterogeneity, and causal validity.
Social Graph & Connections Analyze and model the social graph to understand how users connect. Develop signals and strategies that drive high‑quality interactions and growth.
Metrics & Product Health Define and monitor core product metrics and leading indicators. Investigate metric movements and recommend data‑driven actions.
Insights to Action Partner with Product and Engineering to turn findings into roadmap and features. Communicate clearly with concise narratives and visualizations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Master's in a quantitative field with 2+ years of experience.
Proficiency in SQL and Python/R.
Strong statistical rigor and causal reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD (2+ yrs) or MS (4+ yrs) industry experience.
Experience with graph analysis, recommendations/ranking, and large‑scale experimentation.
Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., diff‑in‑diff, matching, uplift).
Track record of product impact and effective cross‑functional collaboration.
Passion for social products and understanding human connection.
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, with 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 helps people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We strive to do great things with great people, embrace challenges, and foster an "Always Day 1" mindset. Join us and realize limitless possibilities.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment reflecting the many communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, reach out at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request .
Job Information Base salary range (San Jose, CA):
$144,000 – $329,334 annually.
Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays; 10 paid sick days; 17 days paid personal time (prorated).
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Social Networking Platforms
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