Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop Business Product DS) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop Business Product DS) - 2026 Start (PhD) Location Seattle Employment Type Intern Job Code

A69186

Responsibilities TikTok Global E-commerce Data Science team leverages rigorous data analysis and scientific methodologies to drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the experience for users, merchants, and creators worldwide. The team conducts exploratory analyses and forward-looking insights to identify market trends and user/merchant/creator behavioral patterns, uncovering opportunities for optimization. We design and interpret A/B tests, apply causal inference methodology to support product iterations for both to C and to B products. We also build foundational data infrastructure and develop dashboards to empower product, operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement. At TikTok, we champion a data science philosophy rooted in statistical rigor, data-driven decision-making, and scalable methodologies to support global e-commerce expansion. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026*. PhD Internships at TikTok aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands‑on learning, enriching community‑building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Conduct data analysis for TikTok’s global e-commerce products, covering areas such as creators & merchants, content e-commerce, promotion tools, shoptap, and transaction flow; Design and analyze A/B tests, evaluate product optimizations, analyze campaign performance, monitor key metric fluctuations, and assess client-side version updates; Analyze country-specific factors influencing product optimization and business growth, and propose actionable product improvement solutions aligned with business direction; Collaborate closely with product managers, operations, engineering, and algorithm teams to implement data-driven strategies and deliver measurable business impact; Build and maintain e-commerce product metric systems, work with data engineering teams to construct foundational data pipelines and visual dashboards, and enable business stakeholders to gain actionable insights. Summer Start Dates May 11th, 2026 May 18th, 2026 May 26th, 2026 June 8th, 2026 June 22nd, 2026 Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines; Proficient in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R; Solid foundation in statistics, with hands‑on experience in A/B testing, regression analysis, and causal inference; Strong data visualization skills and ability to clearly communicate analytical insights through dashboards and reports; Results‑driven, highly self‑motivated, and accountable; excellent team player with strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in cross‑border or international e-commerce data analysis or modeling; Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or predictive modeling; hands‑on experience with tools such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch; Experience working with big data technologies such as Hive, Spark, or Hadoop; Strong cross‑functional communication skills. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: Job Information The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $52.25- $52.25. Benefits 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. Eligibility 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: Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; 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 Ready for a career at TikTok? 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