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Senior Applied Scientist, Brand Ads Senior Applied Scientist, Brand Ads

Tiktok

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Senior
194k-410k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Applied Scientist, Brand Ads at TikTok is responsible for solving complex problems used by advertisers to make ad spending decisions. The role involves translating business questions into specific quantitative questions, working with engineers to produce data when necessary, and presenting data in a useful format. The position requires applying statistical or machine learning knowledge to address business challenges within the advertising domain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate business questions and concerns into specific quantitative questions that can be answered with available data using sound methodologies.
  • Work with engineers to produce data when questions cannot be answered with existing data.
  • Retrieve, synthesize, and present data in a format that is immediately useful for answering specific questions or improving system performance.
  • Apply statistical or machine learning techniques to solve specific business problems.

Requirements

  • Deep domain knowledge in the field of forecasting.
  • Strong technical capabilities in data or machine learning.
  • Experience in ads bidding, ranking, and retrieval, with a focus on ads forecasting being a strong plus.
  • Expertise in large-scale ads delivery, recommendation, or search is highly desirable.
  • Proven track record of working closely with product and product marketing teams.
  • Background as a data scientist or applied scientist working in forecasting.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in ads bidding, ranking, and retrieval.
  • Experience in ads forecasting.
  • Expertise in large-scale ads delivery, recommendation, or search.
  • Proven track record of working closely with product and marketing teams.

Qualifications

  • Not explicitly specified, but implied: relevant experience in data science, applied science, or forecasting roles.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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 and wellbeing benefits.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • 10 paid sick days per year.
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire).

Working at Tiktok

TikTok emphasizes diversity and employee well-being, supporting hybrid work, offering short-term counseling through EAP, and providing a premium subscription to Headspace. The company has multiple employee resource groups including WOMEN ERG, and offers comprehensive parental leave and fertility treatment benefits. Ratings indicate high employee satisfaction, supportive management, and a strong commitment to gender diversity.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 7, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary194k-410k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Tiktok

Website

tiktok.com

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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