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INTRODUCTION
Team Introduction: The Data BP team on Data Platform USDS is focused on ensuring the stability, reliability, scalability and risk management of TikTok's US data processing ecosystem. We maintain and operate both batch and streaming pipelines for multiple vertical businesses such as TikTok, TikTok Shop, TikTok Live while simultaneously adhering to strict data compliance standards. We collaborate with a host of internal teams to better enable user experience by delivering high quality at scale. As a Tech Lead Manager in the Data BP team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of data engineers in maintaining, optimizing and scaling one of the world's largest data platforms that directly supports TikTok app in the US. Your work will have a direct and huge impact on the company's core products as well as hundreds of millions of users.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership and continuous improvement.
- Oversee project management and cross functional collaboration ensuring high quality delivery across project lifecycle.
- Design and build scalable big data platforms, pipelines and services supporting large-scale batch and real-time data processing.
- Define and drive architecture standards, including data modeling, pipeline design and data quality frameworks to ensure trusted datasets.
- Own end-to-end delivery of data solutions from design through development, testing, deployment and optimization.
- Partner with Product, Analytics, Data Science and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Define key metrics and leverage data to measure performance, guide prioritization and support decision making.
- Optimize large-scale data processing systems for performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Establish strong execution practices, including planning, prioritization and delivery governance across multiple initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and security standards in all data solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts and data insights effectively to both technical and executive audiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade data platforms in large scale distributed data systems with at least 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership or engineering management role overseeing technical teams in a cross functional and fast-paced environment.
- Hands on experience in building scalable data solutions with big data processing and distributed storage engines such as Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Druid, ClickHouse etc.
- Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses and lakehouse patterns.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or equivalent language) for data processing and analytics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience optimizing large-scale data systems for performance and efficiency.
- Ability to influence data strategy and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
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.
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.
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 reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $198360 - $416100 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). 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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
Team Introduction: The Data BP team on Data Platform USDS is focused on ensuring the stability, reliability, scalability and risk management of TikTok's US data processing ecosystem. We maintain and operate both batch and streaming pipelines for multiple vertical businesses such as TikTok, TikTok Shop, TikTok Live while simultaneously adhering to strict data compliance standards. We collaborate with a host of internal teams to better enable user experience by delivering high quality at scale. As a Tech Lead Manager in the Data BP team, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of data engineers in maintaining, optimizing and scaling one of the world's largest data platforms that directly supports TikTok app in the US. Your work will have a direct and huge impact on the company's core products as well as hundreds of millions of users.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership and continuous improvement.
- Oversee project management and cross functional collaboration ensuring high quality delivery across project lifecycle.
- Design and build scalable big data platforms, pipelines and services supporting large-scale batch and real-time data processing.
- Define and drive architecture standards, including data modeling, pipeline design and data quality frameworks to ensure trusted datasets.
- Own end-to-end delivery of data solutions from design through development, testing, deployment and optimization.
- Partner with Product, Analytics, Data Science and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Define key metrics and leverage data to measure performance, guide prioritization and support decision making.
- Optimize large-scale data processing systems for performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Establish strong execution practices, including planning, prioritization and delivery governance across multiple initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy and security standards in all data solutions.
- Communicate technical concepts and data insights effectively to both technical and executive audiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade data platforms in large scale distributed data systems with at least 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership or engineering management role overseeing technical teams in a cross functional and fast-paced environment.
- Hands on experience in building scalable data solutions with big data processing and distributed storage engines such as Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Druid, ClickHouse etc.
- Deep understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses and lakehouse patterns.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python (or equivalent language) for data processing and analytics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience optimizing large-scale data systems for performance and efficiency.
- Ability to influence data strategy and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
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.
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.
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 reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $198360 - $416100 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). 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:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major database platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and enforcing data governance policies and data quality standards
- Familiarity with ETL tools and data pipeline management such as Informatica or Talend
- Strong understanding of data security, access controls, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Ability to translate business requirements into data architecture decisions for non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Data Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to data governance
Data manager job listings often separate candidates who manage databases from those who own data governance frameworks. Call out your specific experience with data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and quality standards rather than listing tools alone.
Highlight certifications that signal credibility
Credentials like CDMP, DAMA membership, or platform-specific badges from Snowflake or Informatica distinguish you from applicants who only list SQL. Place them above your skills section so recruiters spot them during an initial scan.
Filter openings by data domain not just title
Your background in clinical data management won't map well to a financial data manager role without a clear bridge. Search by industry vertical alongside the title so you're applying where your domain knowledge is a direct advantage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a data quality case study
Interviewers frequently ask how you've resolved downstream reporting errors caused by upstream data issues. Walk in with a concrete example covering the root cause, the fix you implemented, and a measurable improvement in data accuracy or completeness.
Negotiate scope not just compensation
When an offer arrives, clarify whether the role owns data architecture decisions or only executes on them. A title of data manager can mean very different things depending on team structure, and scope affects your long-term career trajectory more than a starting figure.
Data Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data managers?
The companies hiring the most data managers right now include Google, Amazon, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large financial institutions tend to post the most consistent volume year-round.
How many data manager jobs are remote?
About 70% of data manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in data and analytics hiring. Sub-areas like data governance consulting, master data management, and business intelligence oversight tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become a data manager?
Most data managers start in analyst or database administrator roles and move into management once they've demonstrated ownership of data quality or governance projects. Building hands-on experience with SQL, a major data platform, and at least one ETL tool gives you the technical floor. Earning a certification like the CDMP and documenting a successful data governance initiative strengthens your candidacy for manager-level titles.
Can you get hired as a data manager with little experience?
Entry points into data management typically come through junior database analyst, data coordinator, or reporting analyst roles rather than a direct manager title. Focusing on organizations that promote from within, such as regional healthcare systems or mid-size financial firms, increases your odds. Demonstrating ownership of a data cleanup project or building a sample data dictionary for a portfolio shows hiring managers you already think in governance terms.
What does the data manager interview process look like?
Most data manager interviews run two to four rounds covering a recruiter screen, a technical assessment on SQL or data modeling, and a final panel with stakeholders from IT and the business side. Expect scenario questions about resolving data quality incidents and explaining governance decisions to non-technical teams. Some employers add a take-home exercise asking you to audit a sample dataset and document your findings.
Where can I find and apply to data manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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