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TikTok · 15 hours ago

Data Scientist - TikTok Local Services (San Jose)

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$144K/yr - $329K/yr

1+ years exp

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Data Scientist to enhance user experience and optimize content delivery. The role involves building data infrastructure, analyzing transaction conversion rates, and collaborating with business teams to identify growth opportunities.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and improve the operational data infrastructure for TikTok local services. This includes managing both online and offline activities, video-merchant matching processes, transaction processes, search/recommendation modules, traffic monitoring, and supply monitoring. Ensure data accuracy and alignment with business scenarios

Develop a deep understanding of the impact of operational activities on transaction conversion rates and scientifically calculate the contribution of each activity to transaction improvements across various industries

Regularly monitor key metrics, clearly identify reasons for metric fluctuations, and provide optimization and improvement suggestions

Enhance communication with the business team, regularly produce analysis reports, and proactively help the business identify potential growth opportunities

Qualification

Model developmentData analysisStatisticsBusiness analyticsCuriosityLocal services experienceCommunicationTeam collaborationSense of ownershipResponsibilityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher, with 1+ years of work experience

Background in data-related fields such as statistics, computer science, business analytics, or quantitative analysis

Experience in model development (causal inference, data mining, etc.)

Strong curiosity, the ability to proactively understand business needs, quickly grasp business logic, and translate it into data-driven problems

Preferred

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Strong sense of ownership, responsibility, and teamwork

Industry experience related to local services

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

Glassdoor3.4

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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