Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok Shop EMEA DS) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

targetjobs UK; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London seeks talented graduates for a Data Science role. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve business problems using data insights, conducting analyses, and developing innovative data products. Candidates should have a strong foundation in computer science or related fields, be proficient in SQL and Python, and possess excellent communication skills. Diverse backgrounds encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related majors preferred.
• Skilled in SQL, Excel, and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python).
• Strong logical thinking and fast learning capability.
• Passionate about data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build data solutions for business problems.
• Conduct analyses to drive business impact.
• Identify and integrate new datasets.
• Research and devise innovative statistical models.
• Utilize algorithms to mine big-data stores.
• Adopt AI for data analysis.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics or related majors

Job description

About The Team

The Data Science team is a global, full-stack data team that plays an important role in empowering and driving the growth of TikTok Shop. Through impactful data insights and data products, the team focuses on areas such as metrics development, product, operation, algorithm improvement, data infrastructure, and data product development. The team enables informed decision-making and helps optimize the performance and effectiveness of TikTok Shop.

Graduate Opportunity

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit applies to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Operations, Product, Algorithms, Strategy, and Engineering teams to build data solutions for critical business problems, and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Conduct insightful analyses to drive business impact. Analyze data for trends and patterns, and interpret results with clear objectives in mind.
• Serve as a lead data strategist to identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities, and work closely with the engineering team in the development of data products.
• Research and devise innovative statistical models and analytical experiments (A/B tests) for data analysis, and stay current with technical and industry developments.
• Utilize algorithms and models to mine big-data stores; perform data and error analysis to improve models; clean and validate data for uniformity and accuracy.
• Adopt AI in daily workstreams and build AI data solutions for automated and scalable analysis.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related majors preferred. English can be used as a working language.
• Skilled in SQL, Excel, and at least one scripting language (e.g., Python); familiar with common statistical and data analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork spirit, and initiative.
• Strong logical thinking, business interpretation ability, and fast learning capability.
• Highly numerate and passionate about data analysis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience in Data Science or Data Analysis.
  
  

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have 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 is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect — and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy — a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

Diversity & Inclusion

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. To achieve our mission of inspiring creativity and bringing joy, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.