Data Science Graduate (Advertisement Team) – 2026 Start (BS/MS)
TikTok · Content Creators, Content Discovery
About this internship
TikTok is hiring a Data Science Graduate (Advertisement Team) for a 2026 start in San Jose, CA, on an on-site basis. You’ll work in a data science capacity within the company’s content creators and content discovery industry, using analysis and data querying/manipulation skills. The posted salary range is $114K–$178K per year.
Qualifications
Required
- Currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Analytic etc)
- Experience with data querying and manipulation using SQL, Python, or R
- Experience with data analysis in a scripting language (R, Python, Matlab)
Nice to have
- Progress toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Statistics, Applied Math, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Analytics
- Comfort writing clear, well-documented queries and data pulls in SQL
- Ability to manipulate and analyze datasets using Python or R in a repeatable workflow
- Experience doing exploratory analysis in a scripting environment (e.g., Python, R, or Matlab) and summarizing findings
- Strong attention to detail when checking data quality and validating analysis results
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before applying, prepare one short example (project, class assignment, or research) that shows how you used SQL plus Python/R to query, clean, and analyze data, and be ready to explain your steps and decisions. Use the early careers link to confirm the exact 2026 start details and required application materials.