Data Scientist, Monetization

TikTok

5

Mountain View, CA

Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4/5 in supportive management

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.

  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.

  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.

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    Position summary

    TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. The Monetization Office supports the strategies and operations of multiple aspects of the business such as advertisement, e-commerce, live streaming, etc. Covering both domestic and global business, we make sure of a sustained and steady growth of revenue, improve the operating workforce and financial capital efficiency, and ensure the safety and compliance of the business. The Data Science team, within the Monetization Office, are involved in all phases of analytics projects to support and optimize Bytedance's monetization business. Coming from diverse disciplines that include business, engineering, mathematics, operations research and statistics, we build data-driven technologies that help align the highest-level corporate strategies with effective day-to-day operations, and unlock business growth potential. As part of the team, you will partner closely with strategy and product teams in a high-impact and fast-paced environment, exploring data and building advanced analytical models to find insights, diagnose problems and tell compelling stories. What You'll Do - Lead data-driven projects from definition to execution, from gathering data, defining metrics to communicating actionable insights; - Propose innovative solutions by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional datasets, applying statistical and modeling techniques to evaluate performance, make valuable discoveries and solve non-routine analysis problems; - Use a flexible, analytical approach to design predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data; - Collaborate with various partners and influence leadership to continuously make impact, drive monetization strategy and business evolvement; - Visualize and synthesize analytics and statistical approaches into easy-to-consume storylines for the team to provide indicated actions for executive audiences - BS degree or above in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, CS) or equivalent practical experience. Industry experience in data science is strongly preferred. - High proficiency in fundamental SQL and demonstrated skills in handling terabyte size datasets, diving into data to discover hidden patterns and using visualization tools ((e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) to present results. - Experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python). - Experience building data science models (Regression, Decision Trees, K-Means, etc.). Knowledge of ML and risk control field a plus. - Strong analytical and problem solving ability with strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent communication skills and able to manage stakeholders across businesses and levels. - Proficiency in Mandarin a plus. - Able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment. TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected] The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $153000 - $296000 annually.​Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​

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    What are TikTok perks and benefits

    Lactation facilities

    Fertility

    Unconscious bias training

    Networking

    Succession planning

    Diversity recruiting

    Diversity performance

    Short term disability

    Paid paternity

    Paid maternity

    Paid adoptive

    About the company

    Industry: Technology: Consumer Internet

    As the leading destination for short-form mobile video, our platform helps people around the world become a part of a global community. In a world that feels more divided than ever, we are here to inspire creativity and bring joy. We do this by embracing change, thriving in ambiguity, and always looking for solutions.

    Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:

  • 5/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4/5 in supportive management

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.

  • We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.

  • Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.