Senior Data Scientist, Ads

TikTok USDS JV; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

401(k) match with company contribution

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Holidays

Sick days

Paid Personal Time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC in Seattle is seeking a data scientist for the Monetization Products data science team to drive data-led decisions and enhance monetization strategies.

You will work with large data sets, build scalable analysis pipelines, and translate quantitative findings into actionable business recommendations for improving TikTok ads products.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in statistical data analysis
• Experience with linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, and sampling methods
• Proficiency with statistical software and SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Experience in Ads, Recommendation, E-comm, or Search is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with large, complex data sets to solve non-routine analysis problems using advanced analytical methods
• Build and prototype analysis pipelines iteratively to generate insights at scale
• Develop knowledge of TikTok data structures and metrics to support product development
• Partner cross-functionally to produce business recommendations and present findings to stakeholders
• Research and develop analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods for TikTok ads products

Skills

Statistics

Operations Research

Economics

Computer Science

Mathematics

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

Join the TikTok Monetization Products data science team to help drive data-driven decision making for TikTok ads. This role focuses on advanced analysis, scalable pipeline development, and research into forecasting and optimization methods that can improve the quality of TikTok ads products. You’ll collaborate across functions to translate quantitative findings into clear business recommendations.

What you’ll build toward: rigorous, high-quality analysis that supports monetization and sustainable revenue growth, with an emphasis on practical impact and continuous learning within a team designed to champion data-led decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work with large, complex data sets to solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems using advanced analytical methods. Deliver end-to-end work that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.
• Build and prototype analysis pipelines iteratively to generate insights at scale.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of TikTok data structures and metrics, including advocating for changes that support product development.
• Partner cross-functionally to produce business recommendations such as cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and experiment analysis. Present findings with visual displays of quantitative information to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Research and develop analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods aimed at improving the quality of TikTok ads products.

Requirements

• BA, Master’s degree, or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, including expertise in statistical data analysis such as linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic models, and sampling methods.
• Experience with statistical software including R, Python, and/or MATLAB, plus database languages such as SQL.
• Ads, Recommendation, E-Comm, or Search experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and self-direction, with willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.
• Ability to select appropriate statistical tools based on the specific analysis problem.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Day one access to 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
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Team and company

The TikTok Monetization Products data science team enables and champions data-driven decision making. The team’s vision is to become a world-class data science organization where data is used rigorously to drive decisions, and its mission is to drive monetization and sustainable revenue growth for TikTok through data science.

About USDS: TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is focused on the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect on the apps we operate. On-site presence supports speed, alignment, and agility, including real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution, with a shift from hybrid work to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Location and pay transparency

Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)

Base salary range: USD 167,538 - 312,867 per year.

Compensation may vary outside this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is only part of the total package, and the 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.

Reasonable accommodation

USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws.