Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop Business Product DS) – 2026 Start (PhD)
About this internship
As a Data Scientist Intern (TikTok Shop Business Product DS), you’ll support product-focused data science work for TikTok in Seattle, WA in an on-site setting. This PhD internship typically involves analyzing data and applying statistical methods to inform decisions, using tools such as SQL, Python, or R. The role lists an annual salary range of $137K–$228K, and details can be found at https://lifeattiktok.com/earlycareers.
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
- Solid foundation in statistics, with hands-on experience in A/B testing, regression analysis, and causal inference
Nice to have
- Experience translating product or business questions into clear hypotheses and measurable success metrics.
- Comfort communicating statistical results and tradeoffs to non-technical partners in writing and presentations.
- Practical experience cleaning, validating, and documenting datasets to ensure reliable analysis.
- Familiarity with experimentation best practices such as sample size planning and checking assumptions.
- Ability to write readable, reproducible analysis code and explain methods for peer review.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Before you apply, prepare 1–2 concise examples from your PhD work that show A/B testing, regression analysis, or causal inference end-to-end, and be ready to explain your assumptions and how you validated data quality. If you share a portfolio or code, focus on clarity and reproducibility rather than large amounts of output.