Data Engineer, Emerging Product - USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Scientist will join TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC's Emerging Product Engineering Team to build data-driven foundations for new ventures in the U.S. market. You will define measurement frameworks, unlock user insights, and partner with product, eng, and growth to drive early-stage product success.

You will design scalable data pipelines, implement tracking, and analyze experiments to support localization and rapid iteration in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data science or product analytics experience delivering hands-on insights for consumer-facing production applications.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language used for data analysis (Python or R).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts, experimental design (A/B testing), and core product metrics (retention, conversion, engagement).

Responsibilities

• Define 0→1 metrics with product, eng, and growth teams for early-stage products.
• Unlock user insights from early behavior, funnels, and retention to influence roadmaps.
• Design, run, and analyze A/B or quasi-experiments for features, localization, and growth.
• Collaborate with data engineering to design scalable data pipelines and dashboards.
• Communicate findings clearly to engineering and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

3+ years data science experience

Strong problem solving

Ability to work in incubator env.

Education

BS/MS in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Looker

Hive

Spark

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team: The Emerging Product Engineering Team is the incubator for TikTok USDS JV's newest ventures in the US market. We are responsible for the end-to-end success of a diverse portfolio applications. We operate with a strong "0→1" mindset, prioritizing agility, rapid iteration, and creative problem-solving to build and scale products.

We are now looking for a Data Scientist who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and is passionate about building new businesses from the ground up. In this role, you will define measurement frameworks, unlock user insights, and build data-driven foundations that enable our emerging products to launch, localize, and scale successfully in the U.S. Market.

• Define 0→1 Metrics: Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and growth teams to establish core KPIs, product health metrics, and foundational tracking for early-stage products.
• Unlock User Insights: Analyze early user behavior, engagement funnels, and retention patterns to deliver actionable insights that directly influence product roadmaps and successful U.S. market entry.
• Experimentation & Iteration: Design, execute, and analyze A/B tests or quasi-experiments to validate new features, localization efforts, and growth strategies under rapid iteration cycles.
• Data Infrastructure Collaboration: Work with data engineering teams to design scalable data pipelines, telemetry requirements, and robust dashboards that ensure high data quality and observability.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Communicate complex data findings clearly to global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., operations, marketing, and compliance) to align strategic goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS / MS in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or related field).
• 3+ years of data science or product analytics experience, delivering hands-on insights for consumer-facing production applications.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language used for data analysis (e.g., Python or R).
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts, experimental design (A/B testing), and core product metrics (retention, conversion, engagement).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an incubator, startup, or "0 to 1" product environment.
• Strong business acumen with a proven track record of turning ambiguous, messy data into structured, actionable product recommendations.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Hive, Spark).

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility - especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

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.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS 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