About the role#
This internship focuses on the global e-commerce business at TikTok. You will work with the Data Science team to analyze product performance and identify growth opportunities for users, merchants, and creators. The role involves applying statistical methods to support product iterations and building the infrastructure needed to monitor business health.
What you'll do#
- Conduct data analysis across TikTok's global e-commerce products.
- Design and analyze A/B tests to evaluate product updates and campaign performance.
- Monitor key metric fluctuations and assess the impact of client-side updates.
- Analyze country-specific factors to propose product improvements.
- Collaborate with product managers, operations, engineering, and algorithm teams.
- Build and maintain metric systems, data pipelines, and visual dashboards.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R.
- A solid foundation in statistics, including A/B testing, regression analysis, and causal inference.
- Strong data visualization skills to communicate analytical insights.
- Results-driven mindset with strong organizational and team collaboration skills.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch is a plus.
- Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hive, Spark, or Hadoop is beneficial.
- Experience in international e-commerce data analysis or modeling is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Seattle, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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