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TikTok · 2 weeks ago

Data Scientist - TikTok Ads, Ads Measurement, Signal and Identity

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$176K/yr - $395K/yr

3+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to enhance their Ads Measurement, Signals and Identity products. The role involves applying experimental design and causal inference to help advertisers measure their true business value on the TikTok platform.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and analyze internal or advertiser facing experiments or causal inference analyses to drive product improvements with cross-functional teams

Develop and validate new approaches to address measurement challenges based on statistically rigorous solutions, and in-depth data understanding

Identify opportunities to improve signal volume, diversity, quality and utilization efficiency

Build cross-functional relationships with engineers, product managers, product marketing and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve products, drive product launches and influence product roadmaps

Qualification

Statistical methodologiesExperimental designCausal inferenceSQL/HivePython/RDigital advertisingData analysisAnalytical thinkingProduct senseStrategic thinkingLeadership

Required

3+ years industry experience and advanced degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, BioStatistics, Political Science, Economics, Quantitative Social Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience

Extensive knowledge and experience in statistical methodologies, especially hypothesis testing, experimental design and causal inference

Proven experience in querying and analyzing large datasets using SQL/Hive, and proficient in scripting languages like Python/R

Strong analytical and strategic thinking with demonstrated product sense and leadership in working environment

Preferred

Able to work independently in an innovative and fast-paced environment

Knowledge or experience in digital advertising, or search/recommendation systems

Knowledge or experience in dealing with missing data and real-world data with measurement errors

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

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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