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TikTok · 2 hours ago

Senior Data Scientist, Quant Modeling

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$176K/yr - $329K/yr

3+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy. As a Senior Data Scientist in Quant Modeling, you will leverage data to solve complex business problems, design and monitor core metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product impact through analytical expertise.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leverage data to solve challenging business problems from full-spectrum of product and business lines, using analytical and statistical approaches

Build and improve applicable statistical models, e.g. LTV and ROI prediction, to guide user growth-related decisions

Initiate model-driven analysis to provide deep insights into various products. Catch the common rule of problems and establish the inter-product analytic paradigm

Work with Product, Operations, Engineering and cross-functional teams to drive product development through analytic, statistical, and algorithmic expertise

Design, run and analyze A/B experiments to inform and execute the product strategy, and ultimately improve the product and support business decisions

Qualification

Statistical modelingMachine learningSQLPython/RA/B testingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's or a Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Statistics, Operations Research, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics)

3+ years of experience in statistical modeling (Regression, Classification, Clustering, etc.) and machine learning (deep learning), and experience in user level modeling

Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proficiency in SQL, Python/R

Preferred

Solid communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams in a diversified environment

Passion for the Internet industry and data analysis

Self-starter with the ability of acquiring an in-depth understanding of the relation between data and user experience/product growth

Benefits

Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 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)

Company

TikTok

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TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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