TikTok is a short-video sharing app and social network platform that develops a lip-syncing video application to create videos. They are seeking a Data Science Intern to help generate actionable insights from data and assist stakeholders in making informed decisions. The role involves defining metrics, applying quantitative analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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 actional insights through deep dive analysis
Partner with Product, Engineering and cross-functional teams to influence and execute product strategy
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD 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
Internship experience in data science
Benefits
Interns have day one access to health insurance
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
Paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year)
TikTok is a short-video sharing app and social network platform that develops a lip-syncing video application to create videos. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.