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Data Science Project Intern (TikTok Shop-Supply Chain & Logistics) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
Seattle
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A83347
ABOUT THE TEAM
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.
As part of the Global Logistics team, the Logistics Data Science team is dedicated to driving business growth and operational excellence through data-driven insights and innovative analytics solutions. Supporting TikTok’s global e-commerce logistics operations, the team plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency and improving the overall user and seller experience. We are looking for passionate and analytical interns to join us in a fast-growing environment, where they will contribute to data analysis initiatives and help strengthen data capabilities across global logistics operations.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
1. Data Operations: Collect, sort and process daily data to support business communications like weekly meetings; assist in monitoring weekly and bi-weekly operations, sort and analyze results with basic statistics, ensuring timely and accurate data.
2. Data Products: Participate in designing and processing logistics operation indicators to improve the data indicator system; assist in building analysis dashboards, join discussions on optimizing data product functions to enhance tool practicality.
3. Special Analysis: Take part in writing regular and special data analysis reports, conduct in-depth analysis of data changes, and provide references for operation optimization and decision-making.
4. Other Temporary Support: Respond to temporary data needs, provide targeted analysis content, and assist in solving sudden business data problems.
Join us to work with an excellent team, access cutting-edge e-commerce logistics data business, improve professional skills and accumulate career experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Proven experience in data analysis. Those with data analysis experience in course projects, research projects, or internship experiences are preferred;
- Knowledge of SQL, and priority will be given to those who understand Python or R;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or project experience in supply chain, logistics, or consulting industry-related analysis;
- Participated in data analysis-related research projects, competitions, or have relevant achievements are preferred;
- Understanding of e-commerce or online marketplaces;
- Proven communication skills and teamwork spirit, and be able to collaborate with different teams in a fast-paced environment.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $33.25- $33.25.
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;
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Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
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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
INTRODUCTION
Data Science Project Intern (TikTok Shop-Supply Chain & Logistics) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location:
Seattle
Employment Type:
Intern
Job Code:
A83347
ABOUT THE TEAM
The commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates.
You've seen the virality and impact of #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt. Come join the team that is helping scale that phenomenon, and pioneer Content & Creator commerce in the US. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the leading, on-trend commerce platform of choice for brands, creators, and shoppers. We are an entrepreneurial team, passionate about shaping the future of shopping.
As part of the Global Logistics team, the Logistics Data Science team is dedicated to driving business growth and operational excellence through data-driven insights and innovative analytics solutions. Supporting TikTok’s global e-commerce logistics operations, the team plays a critical role in enhancing efficiency and improving the overall user and seller experience. We are looking for passionate and analytical interns to join us in a fast-growing environment, where they will contribute to data analysis initiatives and help strengthen data capabilities across global logistics operations.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
1. Data Operations: Collect, sort and process daily data to support business communications like weekly meetings; assist in monitoring weekly and bi-weekly operations, sort and analyze results with basic statistics, ensuring timely and accurate data.
2. Data Products: Participate in designing and processing logistics operation indicators to improve the data indicator system; assist in building analysis dashboards, join discussions on optimizing data product functions to enhance tool practicality.
3. Special Analysis: Take part in writing regular and special data analysis reports, conduct in-depth analysis of data changes, and provide references for operation optimization and decision-making.
4. Other Temporary Support: Respond to temporary data needs, provide targeted analysis content, and assist in solving sudden business data problems.
Join us to work with an excellent team, access cutting-edge e-commerce logistics data business, improve professional skills and accumulate career experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently Pursuing an Undergraduate/Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields
- Proven experience in data analysis. Those with data analysis experience in course projects, research projects, or internship experiences are preferred;
- Knowledge of SQL, and priority will be given to those who understand Python or R;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship or project experience in supply chain, logistics, or consulting industry-related analysis;
- Participated in data analysis-related research projects, competitions, or have relevant achievements are preferred;
- Understanding of e-commerce or online marketplaces;
- Proven communication skills and teamwork spirit, and be able to collaborate with different teams in a fast-paced environment.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern
The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $33.25- $33.25.
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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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the data engineering duties. A computer science, statistics, or information systems degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. A general business degree typically won't satisfy the requirement for this role.
Verify employer LCA filing history first
Use Migrate Mate to check which companies have active Labor Condition Applications for data engineering roles before applying. Employers without LCA history for this occupation code may lack the internal process to sponsor an H-1B intern on schedule.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT and targeting STEM extension eligibility, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm E-Verify status during your application screening, not after you've signed an offer, to avoid losing months of work authorization.
Check the prevailing wage tier for your city
Intern-level data engineering roles are typically classified at DOL wage Level I or II. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can evaluate whether the offered wage meets the certified LCA wage floor.
Confirm cap-subject status before the lottery deadline
Most private-sector intern employers are cap-subject, meaning your H-1B petition enters the annual lottery with an April 1 filing window. Ask your employer's HR team explicitly whether they are cap-exempt before February each year to plan your timeline.
Request the SOC code on your offer documentation
Data Engineer Intern roles can be filed under different Standard Occupational Classification codes, which directly affects your prevailing wage obligation and specialty occupation argument. Ask your employer which SOC code they plan to use on the LCA before the petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Data Engineer Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an employer sponsor an H-1B for an internship-level data engineering role?
Yes, H-1B sponsorship is available for intern-level roles if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not the job title. A data engineer intern role that involves building pipelines, writing SQL, or working in Python-based data infrastructure typically qualifies as a specialty occupation, but the employer must document the degree requirement clearly in the Labor Condition Application and petition.
How do I find data engineer intern employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter data engineering roles by verified LCA filing history. Employers who have previously certified LCAs for data engineering positions have already established the DOL filing process, which makes them far more likely to sponsor new H-1B petitions efficiently. Targeting these employers reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to an employer's unfamiliarity with H-1B requirements.
Does a data engineer intern role qualify as a STEM OPT position?
It can, depending on the SOC code the employer assigns and whether the role falls within a STEM-designated field. Data engineering roles classified under computer and information research science or software development occupations typically qualify. You'll need to confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, which is a mandatory STEM OPT requirement, and that your DSO agrees the role aligns with your degree program before requesting the extension.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if my internship ends before the petition is approved?
If your internship term ends before USCIS approves your H-1B petition, your authorization to work at that employer ends with it. A pending H-1B petition does not by itself extend your work authorization past your OPT or other underlying status expiration. Discuss the petition timeline with your employer before accepting an offer so both parties understand the risks if approval falls after your internship end date.
Which SOC code do employers typically use for data engineer intern H-1B petitions?
Employers most commonly file data engineer intern roles under SOC 15-1242 (Database Architects) or SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers), depending on the specific duties. The SOC code determines the DOL prevailing wage level the employer must pay, so it directly affects your offer. Cross-reference the assigned code against your actual duties using O*NET to verify the classification is accurate before the petition is filed.