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Lead Data Scientist - Community Index

AT TikTok
TikTok

Lead Data Scientist - Community Index

Singapore

Responsibilities

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, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

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About the team
The Applied AI (AAI) Team is a Data Science team that is part of the Monetization Integrity team in the Global Business Solutions of TikTok. It supports the Data Cycling Center, which focuses on empowering businesses with affordable and trusted data & models.

About the Role:
As the leader of the Community Index program, you will lead a team of Data Scientists, analysts, and PM to drive solutions utilizing advanced AI/ML techniques, including Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Audio signal processing. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, such as product, operations, and engineering teams, to generate actionable insights from the rich content within the TikTok ecosystem. Leveraging state-of-the-art modeling technologies, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing monetization strategies and influencing key business decisions.

What You'll Do
1. Utilize state-of-the-art (SOTA) machine learning technologies to extract valuable insights and optimize monetization strategies;
2. Lead the team in extracting, analyzing, and applying data insights to influence key clients' strategic business decisions, driving additional revenue for TikTok;
3. Verify project business value and estimated impact using methods such as A/B testing;
4. Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy and scale data science solutions;
5. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering their development and growth.

This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic decisions, drive significant revenue growth, and mentor a team of talented individuals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics;
2. 3 years of experience leading Data Science teams;
3. Background in consulting or client solutions;
4. Experience with exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis, and hypothesis testing, and model development;
5. Clear understanding of data pipelines, data solution development, testing, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications
1. 5 years of experience leading Data Science teams;
2. Strong communication skills, demonstrated through documentation and presentations;
4. Ability to present findings to senior management to inform business decisions.

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 are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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Client-provided location(s): Singapore
Job ID: TikTok-7399934017967950090
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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