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About The Team

We are seeking high-energy individuals that are passionate about working with our unprecedented monetization products, technology and data to bring inspirational research into real world applications, and present them to the senior executive leaders.

This position is perfect for someone who has a deep and broad analytic background and is passionate about using mathematical modeling and statistical analysis to make a real difference. Experience in applied analytics is essential, as well as familiarity with modern tools for data science and business analysis. We are particularly interested in candidates with research background in applied microeconomics, econometrics, statistical inference, experimentation design and/or finance.

A day in the life

They will participate and lead the brainstorming and review other scientists' research. They will share pioneer research with leadership identifying new opportunities. They will mentor senior scientists for their career development and help the company identify and acquire scientists with the right skillsets.

Key job responsibilities

The Research Scientist will partner with senior leadership to develop long term strategic solutions and will represent and sponsor them to leaders in our organization and other partner organizations such as monetization products and technologies. They will interact with other scientist from internal and external teams to update important trends, technologies and scientific resolutions and how they can be used to impact the business or guide business roadmaps.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

- PhD in Statistics, Management Science, Economics, Operations Research or other quantitative fields.
- At least 5 years of experience in analytics.
- Strong track record in performing high-quality analysis of big data.
- Track record of driving change based on persuasive communication of insights and opportunities based on analysis.
- Experience incubating new technology working closely with research scientists, software developers and product managers from conception to implementation.
- Written and verbal communications skills to convey complicated process and systems to business partners and senior leadership
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Preferred Qualifications
- Applicants with considerably experience (4+ years) in online advertising.
- Proficiency in R or Python, and SQL
- Experience in demand analytics, casual inference and business experimentation design.
- Strong research track record.

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 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 tt.accommodations@tiktok.com

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $227000 - $459000 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.