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Scientist roles in research labs, biotech firms, and government agencies qualify for CPT when the work is directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your DSO. Your I-20 must reflect the CPT authorization before your start date, and full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more reduces your OPT eligibility.
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The Multimedia Data Scientist position at TikTok focuses on optimizing the app experience for users through data-driven solutions. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance content creation journeys, utilizing statistical models and data mining techniques to identify opportunities for personalized user publishing experiences. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the development of metrics and monitoring capabilities, conducting experiments, and providing actionable insights based on data analysis. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the experience metric system and the corresponding monitoring capability across different stages of creation
- Conduct experimentation, define launch standards and provide suggestions on experiment iterations
- Quantify the impact of creation tool performance on user behavior, such as publish rate, retention, and engagement
- Use data mining for understanding user needs and build models that enable personalized publishing experience
- Work with various partners on landing solutions that meet the needs for evolving products
- Build systemic problem solving capability and research on cutting-edge methodologies
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience in data science roles, preferably working on mobile application performance analysis and user experience optimization
- Experience working with creation-oriented user behavior
- Proficient in SQL and Python; experience with big data tools such as Hive or Spark.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within the entertainment industry, streaming, social applications
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with rapid product iterations
- Experience in A/B testing, metric design, and causal inference.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. 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:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Responsibilities
The Multimedia Data Scientist position at TikTok focuses on optimizing the app experience for users through data-driven solutions. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance content creation journeys, utilizing statistical models and data mining techniques to identify opportunities for personalized user publishing experiences. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the development of metrics and monitoring capabilities, conducting experiments, and providing actionable insights based on data analysis. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. Our internship program offers students hands-on experience, industry exposure, and opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges while building a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. Interns will gain practical experience, explore potential career paths, and participate in social events, learning programs, and development workshops alongside industry professionals. Candidates may apply to a maximum of two positions across Our Company and its affiliates globally. Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please clearly state your availability in your resume, including your start and end dates.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the experience metric system and the corresponding monitoring capability across different stages of creation
- Conduct experimentation, define launch standards and provide suggestions on experiment iterations
- Quantify the impact of creation tool performance on user behavior, such as publish rate, retention, and engagement
- Use data mining for understanding user needs and build models that enable personalized publishing experience
- Work with various partners on landing solutions that meet the needs for evolving products
- Build systemic problem solving capability and research on cutting-edge methodologies
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
- Experience in data science roles, preferably working on mobile application performance analysis and user experience optimization
- Experience working with creation-oriented user behavior
- Proficient in SQL and Python; experience with big data tools such as Hive or Spark.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within the entertainment industry, streaming, social applications
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with rapid product iterations
- Experience in A/B testing, metric design, and causal inference.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $45 - $45. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. 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:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
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.
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.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok 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 https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Does a Scientist internship at a federal lab qualify for CPT?
Yes, federal research labs such as national laboratories and agency-run facilities can serve as CPT employers as long as the work is integral to your curriculum and your DSO authorizes the placement. The federal employer still needs to issue a formal offer or training agreement for your DSO to process the I-20 endorsement. Some federal positions also require security clearances, which may affect your eligibility independently of CPT rules.
Can I do CPT as a Scientist while taking fewer than a full course load?
CPT requires you to maintain full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters. The exception is your final semester, where you may drop below full-time if your DSO certifies it. Part-time CPT is available and doesn't count against your OPT eligibility the way full-time CPT does, so if your research role allows it, a part-time CPT designation protects your post-graduation options.
How do I find Scientist employers who regularly hire CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces Scientist roles from employers with documented CPT and OPT hiring history, which narrows your list to labs and research organizations already familiar with the authorization process. Applying to employers who have hired international students before reduces the risk of an offer falling through because HR doesn't know how to process CPT paperwork.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my Scientist role changes scope mid-internship?
CPT is authorized for a specific employer, location, and job description tied to your curriculum. If your responsibilities shift significantly, such as moving from bench research to data analysis in a different department, you need a new CPT authorization from your DSO before the change takes effect. Starting work under an unauthorized scope violates your F-1 status, so communicate any role changes to your international student office promptly.
Does part-time CPT as a Scientist count toward future H-1B sponsorship eligibility?
Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility, and OPT is typically the authorization you'd use while an employer files your H-1B visa petition. Any amount of part-time CPT leaves your 12 months of OPT fully intact. Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates OPT, which would remove the cap-gap protection that bridges your status between OPT expiration and an approved H-1B change of status.