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Data Scientist, Capacity & Optimization - USDS Data Scientist, Capacity & Optimization - USDS
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Responsibilities
About the team
This role is part of a Data Science team that supports the Capacity & Optimization function at TikTok USDS that is responsible for managing the computing resources that powers the TikTok platform. Key areas that our team focuses on include:
- Machine allocation and budgeting
- Resource optimization (compute, storage, network, etc.)
- Data center resiliency / Disaster recovery
Data is at the core of decision making within the Capacity & Optimization team. Resource management and optimization is a company-wide priority; the projects you work on will have high visibility and immediate impact. Come join us and play a pivotal role in laying down foundational data infrastructure to support resource capacity decision making at TikTok.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
As a data scientist on the team, you will have the exciting opportunity to:
- Deep dive into data sources, develop metrics, and generate insights to direct strategy on resource management.
- Develop models and advanced analytical solutions to improve utilization rates and forecast future resource needs.
- Design and implement data-backed processes to ensure efficient machine allocation and reduce idle machine counts.
- Work cross-functionally with business leaders, finance teams, site-reliability engineers, and technical program managers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of full-time experience using data to drive decision making and strategy.
- Experience with using SQL to interact with databases and perform analytics.
- Experience with Python (or similar language) for data exploration, modeling, and developing efficient data processing pipelines.
- Excellent problem-framing, problem-solving and project management skills. Comfortable with ambiguous asks and translating them to concrete plans.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized.
- Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Production software engineering experience.
- Previous experience or interest in learning about technical computing infrastructure.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support.
About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an Always Day 1 mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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 to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $114000 - $240000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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