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TikTok Shop - Data Scientist - US L2L Operations

Yesterday Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

We are looking to hire a Data Scientist to support the US L2L (Local to Local) Ops team, the largest business unit at US TikTok Shop responsible for executing category and vertical-specific strategies.

This role will play a key part in driving high-impact Data Science support for the organization, partnering closely with Ops leaders to inform strategy, improve execution, and scale data-driven decision-making across categories.

This role is also an opportunity to help shape the next phase of our Data Science organization, evolving towards an AI-first model, leveraging agentic systems and modern AI capabilities to transform how we operate and deliver impact.

What You'll Do
- Partner with US L2L (Local to Local) Ops leadership to drive data-informed strategy and execution across categories
- Lead and execute high-impact analyses to diagnose performance and unlock growth opportunities
- Build and scale analytical frameworks and data products to support operational decision-making
- Develop AI-enabled workflows and tools (e.g., LLM-powered, agentic systems) to improve efficiency and insight generation
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to automate and scale DS support through AI and reusable solutions
- Collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Ops, and Platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Contribute to shaping best practices, standards, and ways of working for an AI DS organization

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s):
- 6+ years of experience in Data Science / Analytics / Applied ML with hands-on AI experience
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business problems into analytical solutions

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- Experience working with large-scale data and building end-to-end analyses or data products

Preferred Qualification(s):
- Exposure to or interest in AI/LLM systems and automation workflows (agentic systems is a strong plus)
- Proven ability to operate in cross-functional, fast-paced environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
- High ownership mindset with the ability to drive ambiguous problems to impact

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $208050 - $355680 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.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): Seattle, WA
Job ID: TikTok-7623481770511927557
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-02T21:24:07

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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