Data Scientist

About the Role

TikTok is seeking a Data Scientist for their core data team to drive strategic insights across our global platform. This role focuses on deep analysis of user behavior, supply/demand dynamics within the creator ecosystem, and optimizing content distribution strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end data analysis uncovering growth opportunities in recommendation systems and product features.
• Designing core metrics frameworks to enhance data-driven decision efficiency for teams across Product, Operations, Algorithm, and Engineering.
• Conducting A/B tests, causal inference analyses, and root-cause diagnosis for metric anomalies.
• Validating hypotheses through scientific methods to influence product direction and operational strategies.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields with 3+ years of experience.
• Solid expertise in statistics, causal inference, A/B testing design, and quantitative impact evaluation.
• Technical proficiency in SQL and Python/R for data processing, modeling, and visualization.
• Practical experience in recommendation systems, content distribution, or growth strategies. Experience with sports products is a strong plus.
• Strong structured thinking to quickly grasp business nuances, particularly in the sports/content domain.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution and collaboration across global teams.
• Experience analyzing overseas markets or managing cross-region initiatives.
• A mindset characterized by curiosity, resilience, ownership, and positive team influence.