Data Science Manager, Trust and Safety - USDS

Data Science Manager, Trust and Safety - USDS

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The Data Science team of the Tech and Product department at Tik Tok USDS is responsible for building high-quality and timely data solutions for the business as the single source of truth and for building easy-to-use and scalable data products to support business growth.

• Lead a team of Data Scientists or Data Analysts to execute company level objectives
• Conduct product analytics to provide product recommendations that drive product growth
• Deep dive into data sources, understand their limitations, and communicate complex data insights through exploratory analysis and research to suggest improvement
• Design and monitor core metrics; understand root causes of metric movements
• Design and build advanced analytical solutions and models to deliver superior business outcomes

• 5+ years of experience working in an analytical role, including 2+ years as a people manager
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics, or other science and engineering fields
• Experience with SQL, Python, or R
• Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized

• Previous experience in data science, data analytics, or product analytics at a consumer technology company.
• Experience with streamlining operation workflow with automation and/or AI
• Passion for social technology products and a curiosity to learn & grow with a fast paced company.
• Experience working with international partners in different time zones.

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to Tik Tok 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.

On‑site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real‑time decision‑making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in‑person schedule up to 5 days a week.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok'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.

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our…