TikTok is hiring : Data Analyst, Video Platform - USDS in San Jose

Overview

TikTok video system is a world-leading video platform that provides multimedia storage, delivery, and transcoding services. As part of the US Tech Service department, we are responsible for building the next generation video processing platform which provides excellent experiences for billions of users around the world. Join the Video Platform team to navigate the complexities of large scale distributed systems spanning multiple regions, managing vast data streams from billions of users. Dive into the distinctive challenges posed by video on demand and live streaming, where ensuring low latency and high quality videos is paramount across diverse network conditions.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and ETL processes for Video on Demand and Live Streaming products, focusing on the needs of business analytics and reporting.

Troubleshoot, investigate, and analyze data issues as they arise, ensuring root causes are identified and resolved efficiently to maintain the integrity and quality of data in analytics solutions.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, structure, and ensure data availability for analytics and reporting purposes.

Design, build, and maintain reporting and dashboarding tools that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Develop and implement data models to support key business metrics and performance indicators.

Collaborate with data scientists, business teams, and engineers to ensure data integrity and efficient data flow.

Translate business needs into technical specifications and deliver insights that guide strategic decision-making.

Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and reporting solutions, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve system efficiency.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline like Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related fields.

2+ years working as an Analytics Engineer, Business Intelligence Engineer, Data Analyst or similar role focused on building data pipelines, analytics solutions, or business intelligence tools.

2+ years of hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for data manipulation and transformation.

2+ years of experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.), with a focus on creating scalable and interactive dashboards.

Experience in designing and optimizing ETL processes and building data models to support business metrics and KPIs.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.

Experience working with large-scale data systems, particularly in video or live streaming domains, is a plus.

About Us

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 security-first division focuses on data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. The teams within USDS deliver on this commitment across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, and Corporate Functions.

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 product helps people authentically express themselves, discover and connect. Our diverse teams create value for communities and drive innovation. We value curiosity, humility, impact, and an "Always Day 1" mindset.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We strive to celebrate diverse voices and create an environment that reflects the communities we reach.

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 protected reasons. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https : / / tinyurl.com / USDS-RA

Job Information

compensation : The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $106,400 - $177,777 annually. Compensation may vary outside this range based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the total package and may include bonuses / incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. Benefits vary by location and employment type. The company may modify benefits at any time.

Seniorities & Employment

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : Software Development

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