Data Science Graduate (Advertisement Team) - 2027 Start (PhD)

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Data Science Graduate (Advertisement Team) for a 2027 start in San Jose. You will work with large datasets, design experiments, and translate insights into business impact.

You should be completing or have recently completed a PhD in a quantitative field and be proficient in SQL, Python, or R. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate or recent graduate in a quantitative field (Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, CS, or Business Analytics).
• Experience querying and manipulating data with SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data analysis using Python, R, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex datasets to solve business problems using analytical methods.
• Design, analyze, and interpret projects end-to-end from data gathering to modeling and recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities using advanced analytics.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

@2026 TikTok

Data analysis

Data Science Graduate (Advertisement Team) - 2027 Start (PhD)

Location:

San Jose

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Code:

A68322A

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex datasets to solve challenging business problems using a range of analytical methods.
• Design, analyze, and interpret projects end-to-end, from data requirement gathering and data processing to modeling and developing impactful business recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities that leverage advanced analytical and modeling techniques.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments, including A/B testing, to generate actionable insights.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to team leadership and influence strategic decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in a quantitative field, such as Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Analytics.
• Experience with data querying and manipulation using SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience with data analysis using a scripting language such as Python, R, or MATLAB.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in data science.
• Research experience in data science.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and solve problems creatively.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to translate analytical insights into business impact.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, culturally diverse, and globally distributed team environment.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $95000 - $216000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request