Data Science Manager, Core Business - USDS

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 395,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Data Science Manager to lead a team delivering high-quality analytics for the main TikTok app. You will guide product analytics to grow users and strengthen the US ecosystem, identify metric drivers, and build advanced models to drive business outcomes.

Missional focus includes partnering with international stakeholders, leveraging ML concepts, and ensuring timely data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full time experience in an analytical role in a top tier social media or entertainment company, including 2+ years as a people manager
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics, or other science and engineering fields
• Experience with SQL, Python, or R
• Experience navigating and working with large data sets using SQL
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized
• Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audience
• Knowledge of technical concepts such as Machine Learning, Causal Inference, and AI

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Scientists or Data Analysts to execute company level objectives
• Conduct product analytics to provide recommendations that drive product growth and nurture a healthy ecosystem
• Understand root causes of metric movements
• Design and build advanced analytical solutions and models to deliver business outcomes

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics or related

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Responsibilities

About the team

The Core Business Data Science team at TikTok USDS is responsible for building high-quality and timely data analytics solutions for the TikTok main app. The mission of our team is to achieve the following three major business objectives:

• Grow TikTok US users through analytics of user growth levers
• Identify growth opportunities for TikTok business initiatives in the US market
• Protect our users by enforcing user safety principles through data

Responsibilities

Data is at the core of decision making within TikTok. As a data science manager on the team, you will have the exciting opportunity to:

• Lead a team of Data Scientists or Data Analysts to execute company level objectives
• Conduct product analytics to provide recommendations that drive product growth and nurture a healthy ecosystem
• Understand root causes of metric movements
• Design and build advanced analytical solutions and models to deliver business outcomes

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of full time experience working in an analytical role in a top tier social media or entertainment companies, including 2+ years as a people manager
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics, or other science and engineering fields
• Experience with SQL, Python, or R
• Experience navigating and working with large data sets using SQL
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized
• Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of technical concepts such as Machine Learning, Causal Inference, and AI
• Experience in Livestream products
• Experience working with international partners in different time zones
• Passion for social technology products and a curiosity to learn & grow with a fast paced company

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 assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $201000 - $395280 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:

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.