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Data Science Intern (TikTok-User Growth) - 2025 Summer (MBA)

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Data Science Intern (TikTok-User Growth) - 2025 Summer (MBA)

San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

Team Introduction:
TikTok is a global short-form video platform available in over 150 countries and regions. Our mission is to help users discover real and interesting moments, making life better through TikTok. The International Short Video User Growth (UG) team is responsible for driving growth for ByteDance's products. We assist products in developing tailored growth strategies and utilize a variety of marketing, product, and data analysis techniques to achieve business growth objectives. The UG team maintains and optimizes a range of established growth solutions, such as paid advertising and organic acquisition, skillfully applying them across diverse business contexts to fuel growth. Concurrently, when new growth opportunities emerge, we build innovative solutions to help businesses achieve breakthroughs. By joining the UG team, you will have the opportunity to work on the growth of products with hundreds of millions of users and master industry-leading, first-hand growth practices.

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We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. This Internship Program runs for 12 weeks beginning in May/June 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following summer internship start dates below:
Monday, May 12
Monday, May 19
Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 26)
Monday, June 9
Monday, June 23

We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and optimization of user long-term value (LTV) models and other user behavior prediction models.
Utilize machine learning, deep learning, and other techniques for data mining to enhance user profiling and behavioral analysis.
Design A/B tests and other causal inference methodologies to evaluate model performance and drive the implementation of models within business applications.
Process and cleanse large-scale datasets, construct high-quality datasets, and improve overall data quality.
Collaborate with Product and Data Engineering teams to facilitate the implementation of data-driven decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Solid foundation in machine learning, with familiarity with common algorithms (e.g., Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forests, XGBoost). Practical modeling experience is preferred.
- Proficient in data analysis using Python, SQL, or R; skilled with libraries/tools such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in data cleaning, feature engineering, model training, and optimization.
- Strong logical thinking skills, with the ability to identify problems from data and propose effective solutions.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: TikTok-7479129641305164040
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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