Data Scientist

Data Scientist (User Growth) - Data Cycling Centre

Responsibilities

About Data Cycling Center (DCC): AI is the new electricity and data is the energy for AI. Our core belief is that unstructured data contains the untapped wisdom of humanity — and by building the best AI-ready data infrastructure, we enable more meaningful, responsible, and creative uses of AI. Data Cycling Center (DCC) is a Data Science team that builds the mid-platform data layer powering AI development across TikTok, including e-commerce, advertising, livestreaming, and emerging technologies. Initiatives include:

• Scaled human-in-the-loop (HITL) data processing, delivering cost-effective results at benchmark quality that outperforms leading tech peers.
• Built a highly automated end-to-end data pipeline for AI-generated content (AIGC) to support strong model performance with minimal resource input.
• Developed a comprehensive content understanding and insight generation system, setting new benchmarks for marketing intelligence in the online ads ecosystem.

DCC aims to be the number 1 data service provider in the AI era. Our mission is to build the most effective (lossless and affordable) content understanding capabilities to meet AI needs of TikTok and help the industry push the limit.

About the role

As the User Growth Data Scientist, you will spearhead our human capital expansion by acquiring high quality users. You will own the complete acquisition strategy lifecycle—from identifying untapped user segments and researching market benchmarks to designing experiments that validate new acquisition approaches. Working at the intersection of data science and strategic growth, you will analyze acquisition funnel performance, test innovative recruitment strategies, and translate complex data into clear recommendations that drive scalable user acquisition. Your insights will directly shape how we attract and onboard our most valuable users. This role requires strategic thinking about acquisition challenges while diving deep into the data to find solutions. You will collaborate with product, marketing, and engineering teams to turn findings into scalable acquisition initiatives that consistently bring in quality participants to meet project demands.

Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification: Analyze user data and growth metrics to identify areas for improvement and expansion opportunities.
• Market Research: Research industry benchmarks, competitor strategies, and best practices to inform growth initiatives.
• Experimentation: Design, implement, and manage A/B tests to validate growth hypotheses and strategies.
• Data Analysis: Independently analyze experiment results and user behavior data to extract actionable insights.
• Strategic Recommendations: Provide data-driven recommendations for growth strategy optimization and iteration.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of growth initiatives.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay current with market trends and industry developments to adapt strategies and maintain competitive advantage.

Why join us?

• Shape the Future of AI — Work at the core of TikTok’s AI development, where data powers cutting-edge applications across e-commerce, ads, livestream, and more.
• Massive Scale, Real-World Impact — Process petabytes of unstructured data to influence real products used by over a billion users worldwide.
• Global Team, Local Leadership — Diverse, high-performing teams across Singapore, New York, San Jose, Shanghai, and more.
• Build What Others Benchmark Against — Innovations in HITL systems, AIGC pipelines, and content understanding set the industry standard.
• From Data to Strategy — Turn data into actionable insights shaping product and business strategy across all TikTok verticals.
• Dynamic, Fast-Paced, Fun — Join a high-impact team that moves fast, breaks new ground, and continuously learns.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in data science and user growth strategy with a demonstrated track record of success.
  • Highly proficient in Python, SQL.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with A/B testing, user segmentation, and predictive modeling.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with problem-solving and innovative thinking.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices around the world.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our product helps people express themselves, discover, and connect. Our diverse teams make this possible. We strive to do great things with great people, embracing curiosity, humility, and impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We operate with an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve breakthroughs for our company and users.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy, celebrating diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

Trust & Safety

TikTok recognises that keeping our platform safe is a demanding, important role. We provide comprehensive programs to promote physical and mental wellbeing and ensure a person-centered, innovative approach across our functions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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