Data Scientist Intern

San Jose, CA, United States

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve. Team Introduction Join the TikTok Monetization Products Strategy Data Science team, a dynamic group dedicated to leveraging data for high-level insights and informed decision-making. To maximize user value, advertiser value, creator value, and platform value with data, we are seeking high-energy individuals that are passionate about working with our unprecedented monetization products, technology and data to bring inspirational research into real world applications, and present them to senior executive leaders. This internship is ideal for students who are enthusiastic about data science and eager to apply their skills in mathematical modeling and statistical analysis in a practical, impactful setting. We are particularly interested in candidates with research background in statistical inference, experimentation design and online advertising. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in data mining and analysis, playing a key role in our product development and strategy. Our program offers a unique opportunity not just to contribute but also to learn and grow, with dedicated mentorship and training sessions designed to enhance your professional development. Join us to make a real difference while advancing your knowledge in the exciting field of data science. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2024. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok. Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2024. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship cycles below: 1.May 20, 2024 to August 9, 2024 2.May 27, 2024 to August 16, 2024 3.June 10, 2024 to August 30, 2024 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Responsibilities - Apply your expertise in quantitative analysis and data mining to understand user / advertiser interactions with TikTok's ads products. - Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to address business challenges, design metrics, identifying trends and opportunities. - Play a key role in informing and influencing product decisions and strategies - Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to monitor product performance. - Analyze large data sets to extract meaningful insights that influence product decisions. - Manage the development of data resources, coordinating requirements and supporting product launches.- Currently pursuing a BS or MS degree in a quantitative field such as Math, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field. - Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (preferably R/Python). - Experience in using data visualization tools - Experience with large data sets and distributed computing (Hive/Hadoop) is a plus. - Proactive and independent in driving projects to completion with minimal guidance, including effective prioritization and time management skills. - Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively presenting analysis results and working collaboratively across diverse teams. - Strong curiosity; sensitive to data; good at extracting insights from data. 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. TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected]. 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.