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Data Scientist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship because they meet the specialty occupation standard, a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field is required, not just preferred. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so Australian professionals can apply year-round whenever an employer is ready to hire.
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About the team
The Core Business Data Science at TikTok USDS is responsible for building high-quality and timely data analytics solutions for the TikTok main app to support business growth. You will have the exciting opportunity to:
- 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics, or other science and engineering fields
- Experience with SQL, Python, or R
- Experience navigating and working with large data sets using SQL
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized
- Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences
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 $136800 - $312867 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.
Responsibilities
About the team
The Core Business Data Science at TikTok USDS is responsible for building high-quality and timely data analytics solutions for the TikTok main app to support business growth. You will have the exciting opportunity to:
- 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
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Economics, Statistics, or other science and engineering fields
- Experience with SQL, Python, or R
- Experience navigating and working with large data sets using SQL
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, learn autonomously, and highly organized
- Ability to conduct rigorous analysis and communicate conclusions to both technical and non-technical audiences
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 $136800 - $312867 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Scientist
Frame your degree field precisely
U.S. consular officers assess whether your specific degree directly supports the Data Scientist role. A statistics or mathematics degree maps cleanly; a general business degree needs supporting evidence. Prepare a one-page credential summary linking your field of study to your job duties.
Target employers with existing LCA history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Data Scientist or related titles. These employers already understand the E-3 visa process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Data Scientist roles at some companies blend analyst and engineering duties in ways that blur the specialty occupation line. Before accepting an offer, review the job description to confirm a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field is listed as required, not merely preferred, to avoid LCA complications.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission with DOL, prepares your DS-160, and organises your consulate appointment package. This removes the back-and-forth between you and your employer on government filing requirements.
Clarify your employment model before the LCA is filed
Contract, third-party placement, and remote-first roles create prevailing wage complexities that affect the LCA. If your Data Scientist role involves a client worksite or hybrid arrangement across states, your employer must file the LCA against the correct wage level and location before your visa application can proceed.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
The E-3 visa is issued for up to two years, but your admitted period is tied to the LCA validity. Book your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth at least four to six weeks before your target start date to allow for administrative processing, which occasionally adds two to four weeks.
E-3 Visa Data Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Scientist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Data Scientist roles from U.S. employers who are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type or E-3 history, so you end up cold-applying to roles where sponsorship isn't on the table. Searching through Migrate Mate puts you in front of employers who already understand the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Data Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS and consular officers assess whether the role theoretically and practically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. Roles where any degree is accepted, or where experience alone substitutes for a degree, can face scrutiny. The job description your employer provides with the LCA needs to reflect a genuine degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Data Scientist roles?
The practical difference is timing and certainty. H-1B visa has an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, so you can clear every requirement and still not get a visa. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been reached, meaning any qualified Australian with a valid offer can apply without waiting for a lottery result. For Data Scientists who have an offer, the E-3 path is direct and predictable.
Can I switch Data Scientist employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., explore change of status options. Your current E-3 is tied to your sponsoring employer, so you cannot begin work for the new employer until the new LCA is certified and your visa documentation reflects the change.