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Data Scientist Project Intern (Data Acquisition) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Location
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Singapore

Employment Type
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Intern

Job Code
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A185365

Responsibilities

Team Introduction
The success of TikTok's data business model hinges on thesupply of a large volume of high quality labeled data that will grow exponentially as our business scales up. However, the current cost of data labeling is excessively high. The Data Solutions Team uses quantitative and qualitative data to guide and uncover insights, turning our findings into real products to power exponential growth. The Data Solutions Team responsibility includes infrastructure construction, recognition capabilities management, global labeling delivery management.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.

We are looking for a motivated Data Science Intern to join of our Data Solutions team. As an intern, you will take ownership of a high-impact, scoped project designed to improve operational efficiency in TikTok's data labeling workflows. This internship offers exposure to real-world applications of data science in large-scale operational systems and a chance to work with a crossfunctional team of data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.

• Algorithm Development & Optimization: Design and implement matching algorithms and probabilistic models for task allocation and confidence scoring, focusing on multi-objective optimization that balances quality, cost, and efficiency constraints.
• Feature Engineering & Data Pipeline Development: Extract meaningful signals from labeler performance data, task characteristics, and system logs to build robust features that power allocation decisions and confidence assessments.
• Experimentation & Model Validation: Design and execute A/B tests, simulations, and validation experiments to measure algorithm performance, iterate on model improvements, and ensure real-world effectiveness
• Data Analysis & Insights Generation: Conduct exploratory analysis on platform data to identify patterns build predictive models for operational forecasting, and generate actionable insights for product and business decisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Present findings and recommendations to engineering, product, and business teams, contributing to implementation planning and strategic decision-making processes.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Operations Research, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and core data science libraries (paandas, numpy, scikit-learn), with experience in machine learning algorithms, optimization techniques, statistical modeling, and SQL for data extraction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience breaking down complex optimization problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills for presenting technical findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at apac-earlycareers@tiktok.com

Job Information

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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

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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.

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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.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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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.