Data Scientist Intern - Video Cloud Infrastructure null

Responsibilities

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

Join us.

About

Popular video products of TikTok are all empowered by our cutting-edge cloud technologies. As a software engineer in this team, you will have the opportunity to tackle challenges of developing large-scale distributed systems to support the low latency and high quality end to end live streaming experience on a global scale, while leveraging your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis, and large-scale system design.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in from November 2024 onwards. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Watch your ambitions become reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at TikTok.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Analyze massive log data to identify issues in online services and provide optimization solutions.
• Construct and decompose indicators for special projects focusing on business bills, cost, and quality governance. Provide quantitative analysis in areas such as architecture, strategy, and resource capacity.
• Assist in troubleshooting online indicator problems and propose effective strategies or solutions using data mining and statistical modeling techniques.
• Guide business optimization through offline simulation and data mining methodologies. Provide expected revenue analysis, A/B experiment analysis, and revenue recovery assessments for optimization actions.
• Document experiences into Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents and collaborate with Software Development team to platformize data capabilities, enhancing analysis efficiency for similar problems.
• Extend data capabilities horizontally to other business areas, broadening the scope of work and impact.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate, or Postgraduate who is currently pursuing a Bachelor/Masters Degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, expecting to graduate by December 2025.
• Candidates are expected to work on-site at our Sydney office for a minimum of three days per week during the internship, which runs for at least 3 months and may be extended based on performance and mutual agreement.
• Familiarity with statistics, linear algebra, probability theory, common data structures
• Familiarity with the theoretical foundation of data science, such as statistics and causal inference, as well as their application scenarios
• Familiarity with SQL and the use of relational and analytical databases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with big data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Understanding of CDN principles and experience in network quality optimization
• Familiarity with the theory and experimental process of A/B tests
• Proficient in applying related Python libraries to data analysis projects
• Open-mindedness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a cross-national collaborative environment while embracing the company culture

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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