Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop User Product DS) – 2026 Start (PhD)
About this internship
TikTok is seeking a Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop User Product DS) for a 2026 start, based on-site in Seattle, WA. In this role, you’ll likely support data analysis and statistical work related to user product for TikTok Shop within a company focused on content creators and content discovery. The position is geared toward PhD students in quantitative fields and emphasizes practical data querying and scripting using tools such as SQL, Python, or R. The listed pay range is $137K–$228K per year.
Qualifications
Required
- 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
- Practical experience with data querying and scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R) and basic statistical/data analysis tools
Nice to have
- Coursework or research experience in statistics, econometrics, or applied machine learning.
- Comfort translating ambiguous questions into clear, measurable analysis plans.
- Experience writing clean, well-documented SQL and analysis scripts for reproducible work.
- Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical partners.
- Familiarity with designing or evaluating experiments and interpreting results with sound statistical reasoning.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare 1–2 brief examples from your PhD work that show how you used SQL and either Python or R to answer a real question, including the metric you chose and the statistical approach you used. If you have code samples you can share publicly, keep them simple and well-commented to demonstrate your querying and scripting skills.