Monetization DS Intern (PhD, 12-week)

TikTok; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance - day one

Housing allowance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Data Science Intern on the Advertisement Team for a 2027 start in San Jose. The role focuses on data-driven monetization analytics and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Candidates are pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field and have experience with SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB, and can commit to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027. The position offers exposure to experiments, A/B testing, and actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Analytics.
• Experience with data querying and manipulation using SQL, Python, or R.
• Experience performing data analysis using a scripting language such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets to solve challenging business problems using a range of analytical methods.
• Design, analyze, and interpret projects end-to-end, from data requirement gathering and processing to modeling and developing actionable business recommendations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that leverage advanced analytical and modeling techniques.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments, including A/B tests, to generate actionable insights.
• Communicate insights and recommendations effectively to team leadership and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

R

MATLAB

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Data Science Intern on the Advertisement Team for a 2027 start in San Jose. The role focuses on data-driven monetization analytics and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams.

Candidates are pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field and have experience with SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB, and can commit to a 12-week full-time internship during Summer 2027. The position offers exposure to experiments, A/B testing, and actionable business insights.