Data Scientist Intern (TikTok-Product-Data Science)-2026 Summer (BS/MS) at TikTok San Jose, CA

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Housing allowance for non-remote interns

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Data Scientist Intern for Summer 2026 in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on defining metrics for success and utilizing quantitative analysis to aid product strategies. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment alongside experts. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and must possess strong data querying and analysis skills. This internship runs for 12 weeks and offers a competitive hourly wage, with additional benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficient in data querying languages and at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R).
• Experience in forecasting, statistical and causal inference, and classification methods.
• Strong product sense with the ability to make business decisions based on analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define success metrics to measure product growth.
• Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis and experimentation.
• Quantify the impact of strategies through deep dive analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence and execute product strategy.

Skills

Data querying languages

Python

Statistical inference

Structured thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant technical field

Job description

Data Scientist Intern (TikTok-Product-Data Science)-2026 Summer (BS/MS)

job at TikTok. San Jose, CA.

Team Introduction

Team Introduction: TikTok-Data Science Team is responsible for all data science and analytics related work, cooperating with all key value chains in TikTok, including User Growth, PGC, Content Ecosystem, Social, Creation, Product Infrastructure, Research and Science etc. The goal of the team is to generate actionable insights from data and help the stakeholders to make the right decisions. Our main tasks include metrics defining, root cause analysis, experimentation methodology, feature/strategy evaluation and exploratory analysis to find more opportunities.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands‑on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real‑world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.

It runs for 12 weeks.

Candidates Can Apply To a Maximum Of Two Positions And Will Be Considered For Jobs In The Order You Apply. The Application Limit Is Applicable To TikTok And Its Affiliates' Jobs Globally. Applications Will Be Reviewed On a Rolling Basis. We Encourage You To Apply As Early As Possible. Please State Your Availability Clearly In Your Resume (Start Date, End Date). Successful Candidates Must Be Able To Commit To One Of The Following Summer Internship Start Dates Below:

• May 11th, 2026
• May 18th, 2026
• May 26th, 2026
• June 8th, 2026
• June 22nd, 2026

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Responsibilities

• Define success metrics to measure product growth and identify problems through monitoring or forecasting
• Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, data mining to develop strategies for product optimizations
• Quantify the impact of strategies through causal inference and generate actionable insights through deep dive analysis
• Partner with Product, Engineering and cross‑functional teams to influence and execute product strategy

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science etc relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficient in data querying languages and at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R)
• Experience in one or more of the following methods: forecasting, statistical and causal inference, classification methods.
• Strong product sense and structured thinking, and be able to convert the analysis results into business decisions very well

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship experience in data science

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern 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.

For Los Angeles County 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; and
• 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