Overview
Join TikTok’s Data Solutions team and contribute to the systems that power the platform’s large-scale data labeling operations. In this internship, you’ll work on a scoped, high-impact project designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of TikTok’s data workflows. You’ll gain hands-on experience applying data science techniques within fast-moving, real-world operational environments, while collaborating with engineers, data scientists, and product teams.
What You’ll Get Out of This Internship
- Practical experience building and validating models used in large-scale operational systems
- Exposure to algorithm design, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making
- Mentorship from experienced data scientists and engineers
- Opportunities to present findings to cross-functional partners
- A portfolio-ready project demonstrating end-to-end problem solving and technical impact
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimise matching algorithms and probabilistic models that improve allocation accuracy and operational efficiency
- Build features from performance data, task metadata, and system logs to support smarter decision-making
- Run simulations, A/B tests, and validation experiments to evaluate model performance
- Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and support forecasting needs
- Develop predictive models and actionable insights for product and operations teams
- Present recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and support implementation planning
Requirements
- Penultimate or final-year student in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field
- Strong Python skills and familiarity with libraries like pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn
- Comfortable with SQL for querying and preparing datasets
- Able to break down complex technical problems and propose logical solutions
- Clear communicator who can explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Motivated, organised, and able to manage tasks in a fast-paced setting
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
Great for students who love solving complex optimisation and data problems and want hands-on experience applying data science to high-scale, real-world systems.
About the Company
TikTok is a leading global platform for short-form mobile video, dedicated to inspiring creativity and bringing joy to billions of users. With headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore and teams across major global cities, TikTok builds products that help people express themselves, connect, and discover new ideas. The company values curiosity, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Internship Details
Location: Singapore
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Commitment: Full-time
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Stipend: Provided
Application Deadline: Rolling until filled
