Data Scientist Intern

Responsibilities Join our team and leverage the power of data science to directly safeguard content, users, and privacy on TikTok. You will provide critical data-driven insights for platform responsibility and safety initiatives, including video content safety, live content safety, account security, privacy compliance, and moderation platforms, ultimately enhancing the safety experience for millions of users worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at our Company aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at our Company. Internships at Our Company aims 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. 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 Our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Summer Start Dates: May 11th, 2026 May 18th, 2026 May 26th, 2026 June 8th, 2026 June 22nd, 2026 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). Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and maintaining core indicator systems for platform content security and risks, including content violations, user feedback, account risks, etc.; Participate in building monitoring and anomaly attribution systems, learning to quickly identify and analyze security incidents;
• Learn to apply statistical scientific methods, including A/B testing, causal inference, regression analysis, etc., to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of various security strategies; Participate in experimental result analysis to provide data support for business decisions;
• Under guidance, conduct quantitative analysis for specific business challenges, using data mining techniques to identify potential optimization opportunities; Collaborate with product, operations, algorithm and other teams to transform analytical insights into actionable improvement plans;
• Participate in data cleaning and preprocessing work to ensure data quality and provide reliable data foundation for risk analysis;
• Assist in generating data visualization reports and monitoring dashboards to help teams intuitively understand risk situations and strategy effectiveness;
• Learn and apply data analysis methodologies, participate in the accumulation of analytical frameworks and tools, enhancing both personal and team analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science etc relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Familiar with common statistical analysis methods, proficient in SQL, Python/R, and other programming languages, with preference for those with data processing and analysis experience.
• Excellent logical thinking, strong problem analysis and solving skills, good communication and collaboration abilities, passionate about challenges.
• Enthusiastic about security risk analysis work and believing in the value of data-driven decisions.
• Able to commit to working for 12 weeks in 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills, team spirit, and proactive attitude.
• Understanding of machine learning, causal inference, A/B testing methods and principles, with preference for those with internship experience in internet companies.
• Ability to quickly learn new knowledge and skills, passionate about solving complex problems.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, with high awareness of data security and privacy protection.

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35- $35. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. 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. About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion 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. TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at