Data Scientist - TikTok LIVE

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Singapore seeks an experienced data scientist to analyze and enhance user experience for its LIVE business. You will be responsible for conducting data analysis, designing metrics frameworks, and conducting evaluations using statistical methods. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, with expertise in SQL and programming skills in Python or R. Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring creativity and driving innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience required.
• Expertise in SQL and programming in Python or R necessary.
• Strong analytical mindset essential for statistical correctness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis in LIVE related business.
• Design metrics framework to measure product health.
• Conduct scientific evaluation with statistical methods.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Statistical analysis

Causal reasoning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Big data technologies

Job description

About the Team

TikTok’s data scientist team is a critical component of the platform’s success, responsible for leveraging data to enhance user experience, optimize content delivery, and drive business decisions. As a leading social media app known for its short-form video content, TikTok relies heavily on data science to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis in LIVE related business, including watching experience, creator ecosystem, agency management, algorithm improvement and etc..
• Design metrics framework to measure product healthiness, keep tracking of core metrics and understand root causes of metric movements.
• Conduct scientific evaluation with statistical methods, including A/B testing and casual inference.
• Identify growth opportunities with data analytics, and drive business decisions. Work with PM/MLE/RD to deliver product and strategy improvement.
• Research data science theories and methodology, improve analysis efficiency and data product tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related work experience.
• Expertise in SQL and programming in Python or R.
• Strong analytical and causal reasoning mindset, and rigidity on statistical correctness. Strong communication and passion about product challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of LIVE related business.
• Knowledge of machine learning and recommendation systems.
• Experience with big data technologies.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, 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. Join us.

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. 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.