Data Science Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2027 Summer

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

TikTok Live Data Science interns will analyze LIVE growth, ecosystem and revenue strategies, collaborating with Algorithm and Product teams to generate actionable insights in real time.

The 2027 Summer internship offers hands-on data analysis, metrics design, and exposure to A/B testing, causal inference, and data product tooling within a global tech leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Data Science or related field.
• Expertise in SQL.
• Strong analytical and causal reasoning mindset with emphasis on statistical correctness.
• Experience with LIVE related business.
• Knowledge of machine learning and recommendation systems.
• Experience programming with Python or R.

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.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Analytical thinking

Causal reasoning

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science

Job description

Discover a career that energizes and excites you every day.

Data Science Intern (TikTok LIVE) - 2027 Summer

Location: San Jose

Employment Type: Intern

Job Code: A112348A

About the Team

About the TeamTikTok Live Data Science team is responsible for Live growth, ecosystem and revenue strategy analytical work. We work closely with Algorithm team and Product team. The goal of the team is to generate actionable insights from data, driving Live to create an environment that brings communities together in real time to create meaningful and interactive connections around the globe. Our main tasks include metrics defining, root cause analysis, experimentation methodology, strategy evaluation and exploratory analysis to find more opportunities.Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals.

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

• Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Data Science or a related discipline.
• Expertise in SQL.
• Strong analytical and causal reasoning mindset, and rigidity on statistical correctness. Strong communication and passion about product challenges.
• Experience of LIVE related business.
• Knowledge of machine learning and recommendation systems.
• Experience programming with Python or R.

Job Information

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location.

• Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more.
• Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year).
• Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.
• The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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.

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:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
• Exercising sound judgment.

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