Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok Shop Governance and Experience) – 2026 Start (BS/MS)
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Data Scientist Graduate (TikTok Shop Governance and Experience) for a 2026 start in Seattle, WA, with an on-site work model. This role is geared toward BS/MS students who are recently enrolled or graduating between December 2025 and December 2026, and it emphasizes communicating insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. The listed salary range is $108K–$169K per year, and more details are available on the early careers page.
Qualifications
Required
- Recently or Enrolled in a BS/MS program with a graduation date between December 2025-December of 2026.
- Ability to clearly communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong communication skills for presenting analysis results.
Nice to have
- Comfort translating analysis into clear takeaways for different audiences (technical and non-technical).
- Experience creating concise write-ups or slide decks that explain results and recommendations.
- Practice presenting findings and answering questions in a structured, confident way.
- Attention to detail when validating results and checking assumptions before sharing insights.
- Ability to collaborate and incorporate feedback to refine how insights are communicated.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare a short example of an analysis you’ve done (class or personal project) and practice explaining it two ways: a technical version and a plain-language version. In your application materials, highlight your expected graduation date (Dec 2025–Dec 2026) and include a link to a portfolio, report, or presentation if you have one.