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TikTok · 2 weeks ago

Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop Business Product DS) - 2026 Start (PhD)

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

$52.25/hr - $52.25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Data Scientist Intern for their Global E-commerce Data Science team. The role involves conducting data analysis, designing A/B tests, and collaborating with various teams to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct data analysis for TikTok’s global e-commerce products, covering areas such as creators & merchants, content e-commerce, promotion tools, shoptap, and transaction flow

Design and analyze A/B tests, evaluate product optimizations, analyze campaign performance, monitor key metric fluctuations, and assess client-side version updates

Analyze country-specific factors influencing product optimization and business growth, and propose actionable product improvement solutions aligned with business direction

Collaborate closely with product managers, operations, engineering, and algorithm teams to implement data-driven strategies and deliver measurable business impact

Build and maintain e-commerce product metric systems, work with data engineering teams to construct foundational data pipelines and visual dashboards, and enable business stakeholders to gain actionable insights

Qualification

Data analysisA/B testingSQLPythonStatisticsData visualizationMachine learningBig data technologiesCommunication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines

Proficient in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R

Solid foundation in statistics, with hands-on experience in A/B testing, regression analysis, and causal inference

Strong data visualization skills and ability to clearly communicate analytical insights through dashboards and reports

Results-driven, highly self-motivated, and accountable; excellent team player with strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines

Experience in cross-border or international e-commerce data analysis or modeling

Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or predictive modeling; hands-on experience with tools such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch

Experience working with big data technologies such as Hive, Spark, or Hadoop

Strong cross-functional communication skills

Benefits

Day one access to health insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)

Housing allowance

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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