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Data Scientist - Data Acquisition

AT TikTok
TikTok

Data Scientist - Data Acquisition

Singapore

Responsibilities

About the Team
The success of TikTok's data business model hinges on the supply of a large volume of high quality labeled data that will grow exponentially as our business scales up. However, the current cost of data labeling is excessively high. The Data Solutions team is built to understand data strategically at scale for all Global Business Solution (GBS) business needs. The Data Solutions Team uses quantitative and qualitative data to guide and uncover insights, turning our findings into real products to power exponential growth. The Data Solutions Team responsibility includes infrastructure construction, recognition capabilities management, global labeling delivery management.

About the Role
We are seeking a Data Scientist to lead the development of intelligent decision-making capabilities that enhance operational efficiency, workforce utilization, and task allocation. You will be at the center of a cross-functional initiative to improve how data signals are captured, transformed, and used to guide critical assignments within a scaled delivery framework.

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This role requires fluency in building data-driven allocation systems, deep comfort with experimentation and analysis, and the ability to translate real-world challenges into technical solutions using machine learning and statistical modeling.

Job Description
1. Optimisation Modelling: Design and develop data-driven models and frameworks that support intelligent assignment, prioritization, and resource utilization across operational workflows.
2. Feature Engineering: Build and maintain pipelines that transform raw signals such as behavioral data, labelling task attributes, and performance metrics into structured features for decision-making.
3. Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for data science initiatives.
4. Stakeholder Management: Communicate project progress, challenges, and results to stakeholders and senior management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. At least 5 years of experience applying machine learning, statistical modeling, or optimization to operational or business challenges.
2. Strong skills in data wrangling, feature development, and exploratory analysis.
3. Proficient in Python and SQL; experience working with large-scale or distributed data systems.
4. Track record of owning end-to-end data projects, from requirements gathering to implementation.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Background in decision science, resource allocation models, or workflow optimization.
2. Experience working within structured operational environments such as service delivery, content review, or quality control systems.
3. Understanding of experimentation infrastructure, including A/B testing and metric design.
4. Ability to communicate technical insights clearly to both technical and business audiences.

Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: TikTok-7499027013367531784
Employment Type: Other

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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