Job Specifications
Responsibilities
TikTok’s Global E‑commerce Data Science team powers TikTok Shop by building analytical frameworks and product metrics to drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and optimize the buyer, seller, and creator experiences across regions. They identify trends, user or merchant behavior patterns, and opportunities for business optimization through exploratory analysis and proactive insights generation. The team designs and interprets A/B tests and causal experiments to inform product improvements for user growth, transaction funnels, and feature adoption. They also develop dashboards and data pipelines that enable cross‑functional teams—Product, Operations, and Engineering—to monitor product performance and implement data-driven changes easily. TikTok sets a culture focused on statistical rigor, ownership, and scalable machine learning methods in e-commerce decision-making at global scale.
We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.
Internships at TikTok aim 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. It runs for 12 weeks.
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 TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible. 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
Online Assessment
Candidates who pass resume screening will be invited to participate in TikTok's technical online assessment.
Responsibilities:
Analyze product usage and engagement data (e.g., retention, conversion, feature adoption) to identify trends and actionable insights;
Support design and evaluation of A/B tests or feature experiments; compute lift, assess statistical significance, and help interpret outcomes;
Conduct exploratory data analysis using SQL and Python to detect patterns, anomalies, or feature-driven behaviors;
Create dashboards, visualizations, and summary reports to communicate findings to product, engineering, and design teams;
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and engineers to implement metrics and iterate on insights; document analysis and methodologies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or other quantitative disciplines;
Proficient in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R;
Practical experience with data querying and scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R) and basic statistical/data analysis tools;
Familiar with statistical modeling, A/B testing, or experiment design concepts, drawn from coursework, projects, or internships;
Must be able to commit to a 12-week full-time work period during Summer or Fall 2026.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks or predictive modeling;
Prior internship or project experience in product analytics, A/B testing, or data science roles;
Strong communication, collaboration, and storytelling skills - able to translate technical findings into product recommendations.
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Job Information
For Pay TransparencyCompensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $33.25- $52.25.
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 m
About the Company
TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.
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