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TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

Data Scientist - Transparency & Observability, Trust and Safety

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Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience working with large-scale data platforms such as Hive or Spark.
  • Proficiency in Python or R.
  • Experience building data quality monitoring, reporting, or observability solutions.
  • Experience designing metrics and developing dashboards or reporting tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
  • A bachelor's degree or above in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Economics.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop metrics that measure Trust & Safety enforcement across products and content types.
  • Build dashboards and monitoring solutions that provide actionable insights into platform safety.
  • Develop automated anomaly detection and alerting to identify data or operational issues early.
  • Help ensure Trust & Safety data is accurate, reliable, and delivered on time.
  • Investigate data issues, identify root causes, and improve data quality processes.
  • Partner with engineering teams to strengthen data reliability and governance.
  • Work with Product, Engineering, Policy, Operations, and Data teams to build trusted measurement frameworks.
  • Help create consistent and scalable approaches to transparency reporting and observability.
  • Explore AI-powered solutions for monitoring model performance and understanding their impact on platform safety.
  • Turn complex data into clear insights that support strategic decisions.
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities through data analysis.
  • Contribute to the long-term roadmap for Trust & Safety observability and measurement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Trust & Safety, content moderation, risk management, or regulatory reporting.
  • Experience building end-to-end monitoring or observability platforms.
  • Familiarity with transparency reporting requirements such as DSA or other regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience with anomaly detection, experimentation, causal inference, or time-series analysis.
  • Experience driving data quality initiatives at scale.
  • Experience working with global cross-functional teams.

About the Company

TikTok

Short-form video platform with ads

TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$740K
Headquarters
Santa Monica, CA
Founded
2016

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