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Research and Development roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering field. Australian R&D professionals benefit from no lottery, no annual cap, and indefinite two-year renewals tied to continued employment.
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The TikTok Monetization User Research team serves as the gateway to TikTok's business services, helping clients seamlessly connect with their audiences and unlock their brand's full potential. Our mission is to inspire and empower clients to achieve their goals, explore new opportunities, and create value through TikTok. In this role, you will:
- Lead strategic research to identify novel product opportunities and conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences within the Global monetization space.
- Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
- Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
- Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, or a Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis.
3. Ability to work independently and autonomously, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast changing environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
2. Proficiency in statistical analysis and data analysis tools such as StQL, Python, R, SPSS, or equivalent.
3. Experience working in a global organization and collaborating across diverse teams and time zones.
4. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and experience partnering with designers, product managers, and engineers.
5. Proven ability to influence product strategy through high-quality, data-driven research.
6. Familiarity with the social media industry or content creation platforms.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 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
The TikTok Monetization User Research team serves as the gateway to TikTok's business services, helping clients seamlessly connect with their audiences and unlock their brand's full potential. Our mission is to inspire and empower clients to achieve their goals, explore new opportunities, and create value through TikTok. In this role, you will:
- Lead strategic research to identify novel product opportunities and conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences within the Global monetization space.
- Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).
- Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.
- Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, or a Master's degree and 3+ years relevant experience, or a PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
2. Proven experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus groups, concept testing, usability testing, surveys, and data analysis.
3. Ability to work independently and autonomously, managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast changing environment.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
2. Proficiency in statistical analysis and data analysis tools such as StQL, Python, R, SPSS, or equivalent.
3. Experience working in a global organization and collaborating across diverse teams and time zones.
4. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and experience partnering with designers, product managers, and engineers.
5. Proven ability to influence product strategy through high-quality, data-driven research.
6. Familiarity with the social media industry or content creation platforms.
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
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 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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Translate your Australian qualifications accurately
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited evaluator before your interview to avoid consular complications.
Target employers with active R&D laboratories
Focus on companies that already run federally funded research programs or hold active DOL Labor Condition Applications for research scientist or engineer roles. These employers understand specialty occupation filings and won't need educating on E-3 mechanics.
Search R&D sponsorship roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter research and development positions by employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles your LCA and visa paperwork so you can focus on negotiating your offer.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards
Your job offer must require a specific degree field, not just a generic bachelor's. A research engineer role requiring a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering meets the standard. A vague 'science background preferred' posting likely won't survive consular scrutiny.
Start the LCA filing before signing anything
Your employer must file and receive DOL certification of the Labor Condition Application before you can proceed to your visa interview. Build at least two to three weeks of LCA processing time into your start-date negotiation with the hiring team.
Prepare a degree-to-role narrative for your consular interview
Consular officers assess whether your specific degree directly supports the R&D position. Write a concise explanation connecting your field of study to your job duties before your interview, especially if your degree title doesn't exactly match the role description.
E-3 Visa Research And Development: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find R&D jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search research and development roles filtered by employers who sponsor the E-3 visa. Standard job boards list open positions but rarely confirm visa sponsorship status, which means you can spend weeks applying before discovering an employer won't file. Migrate Mate surfaces sponsorship-confirmed R&D openings for Australian nationals specifically.
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.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for R&D roles?
Both visas require a specialty occupation and employer sponsorship, but the E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, meaning Australian R&D professionals can apply at any point in the year. The H-1B visa is subject to an annual lottery with a roughly 25% selection rate for most applicants. For R&D roles, the E-3 also processes faster because there's no cap-subject filing season to navigate.
Does my Australian research degree satisfy U.S. specialty occupation requirements?
Yes, provided your degree is in a field directly relevant to the R&D role. A three-year Australian bachelor's in chemistry, biology, engineering, or computer science is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. A NACES-accredited credential evaluation formalises this equivalency and is advisable if your degree title or institution isn't immediately recognisable to a U.S. consular officer.
Can I switch R&D employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the process restarts from the beginning with each new employer. Your new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application with the DOL and you'll need to obtain a new E-3 visa stamp, either through a U.S. consulate or, in some cases, through a change of status filing with USCIS if you're already in the United States. There's no portability provision equivalent to what exists under the H-1B.