Data Scientist, Trust & Safety — Drive Safety Insights

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 329,334; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays and personal time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Data Scientist for its Trust & Safety team in San Jose. This key role entails analyzing large data sets to inform strategies that ensure user safety and content integrity. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in data science and be proficient in SQL, R/Python, and data visualization tools. The role offers a salary range of $144,000 to $329,334 annually, plus comprehensive benefits, in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative analysis.
• Experience with SQL, ETL, R/Python, Tableau, and Excel.
• Ability to independently design and apply ML/AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution and strategic planning using data.
• Design and monitor core metrics; perform root cause analysis.
• Develop metrics and visualization tools to evaluate risks.

Skills

Data science

Analytics

Quantitative analysis

SQL

R/Python

Tableau

Excel

Machine Learning

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering)

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

A leading social media platform is seeking a Data Scientist for its Trust & Safety team in San Jose. This key role entails analyzing large data sets to inform strategies that ensure user safety and content integrity. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in data science and be proficient in SQL, R/Python, and data visualization tools. The role offers a salary range of $144,000 to $329,334 annually, plus comprehensive benefits, in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.