Data Science Manager, TikTok Shop Risk Control and Security Seattle Regular Product - Data analysis Job ID: A51002

TikTok Economic Impact; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC in Seattle seeks a Data Science Manager for Risk Control and Security. You will lead a team of data scientists, define risk metrics, and develop scalable data pipelines to detect fraud and strengthen platform security.

You will drive AI-enabled risk detection, collaborate with global stakeholders, and advance analytics maturity across the organization while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Science, Risk Analytics, Cybersecurity or related field
• 3+ years in people management
• Proven ability to develop automated rules or strategies for fraud detection, trust & safety, or platform security
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships across time zones and cultures
• Bachelor's or Master's in Statistics, CS, Economics, or Mathematics

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing data science team and oversee delivery of analytical outputs
• Define and track metrics for risk and security; build scalable data pipelines and automated reporting
• Perform deep-dive analyses to uncover fraud patterns or security threats and explain trends
• Develop automation rules, models, and risk strategies to detect bad actors
• Lead AI-driven initiatives and integrate LLMs and advanced modeling into risk-detection workflows

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Data science

Risk analytics

Cybersecurity

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Hive

Hadoop

Spark

Automated workflow tools

Job description

Data Science Manager, TikTok Shop Risk Control and Security

Seattle Regular Product - Data analysis Job ID: A51002

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Operations: Directly manage a high-performing team of data scientists. You will oversee the delivery of core analytical outputs, including:
  • Defining and tracking key metrics for risk and security.
  • Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and automated reporting.
  • Executing deep-dive analyses to uncover emerging fraud patterns or security threats, explain trends, and support strategic decisions.
  • Developing and refining automation rules, models, and risk strategies to proactively detect bad actors.
  • Utilizing AI and AI tools to make the entire team more efficient.
• Global Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the primary bridge between the USDS data analyst team and global stakeholders. You will align local requirements with global initiatives, ensuring team resources are allocated to the highest-priority areas.
• Strategic Initiatives: Identify opportunities to improve risk controls, processes, and infrastructure, then initiate and execute data-driven projects—from initial concept to full-scale implementation that enhance platform integrity and team efficiency.
• AI-Driven Talent Development: Lead the team into the next generation of data science. You are responsible for upskilling the team to thrive in the era of AI, integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), advanced statistical methodologies, and modeling techniques into daily workflows and risk-detection strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Data Science, Risk Analytics, Cybersecurity, or related field with 3+ years in a people management capacity.
• Technical Depth: Mastery of SQL and Python/R. Deep experience with big data environments (eg. Hive, Hadoop, Spark) and automated workflow tools.
• Risk Expertise: Proven experience developing automated rules or strategies for fraud detection, trust & safety, or platform security.
• Global Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across different time zones and cultural contexts.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or Mathematics).

Preferred Qualifications

• AI/ML Integration: Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to automate traditional data science tasks or improve detection accuracy.
• E-commerce Background: Prior experience in a marketplace or e-commerce environment.
• Familiarity with privacy and data security: Knowledge of U.S. privacy and data security requirements and the unique challenges of managing data within a highly regulated environment.
• Communication: A "storyteller" mindset—the ability to turn complex data points into a clear strategic narrative for executive leadership.

Job Information

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