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Growth Associate roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, business, or data analytics. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions when housed under analytics or quantitative functions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build meaningful experience.
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About the team
The User Growth team focuses on driving new user acquisition programs through various performance marketing channels and strategies. The USDS UG team simultaneously focuses on growth strategies within our US market and helps improve global teams. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple growth channels with a considerable budget and explore different resources to optimize performance.
- Define strategies to support various business goals including but not limited to retargeting, retention optimization, etc.
- Accurate analysis, forecasting and reporting. Bring insights to the business and form methodologies at a large scope.
- Enthusiastic at tackling complex situations, providing solutions and building strategies from 0 to 1.
- Build strategies with cross-functional colleagues to serve key objectives. Be a reliable source to XFN partners for product improvements. Develop marketing strategies with a ROI & efficiency conscious mindset.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 2+ years of professional experience in a user growth role involving media buying, performance ads strategy, etc
- Proficiency with performance ads on top SRNs and network medias. In-depth knowledge and understanding of digital platforms.
- Experience with managing large budgets efficiently
- Experience using data to conceptualize and execute paid growth targeting strategies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Good at interpretation, quick at reaction and careful with execution
- Good teamwork spirit, strong management ability, clear logic, priority awareness, passion and sense of responsibility
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience working cross functionally with global teams
- Experience with measuring and mitigating cannibalization
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 $96,000 - $151,112 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
About the team
The User Growth team focuses on driving new user acquisition programs through various performance marketing channels and strategies. The USDS UG team simultaneously focuses on growth strategies within our US market and helps improve global teams. In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple growth channels with a considerable budget and explore different resources to optimize performance.
- Define strategies to support various business goals including but not limited to retargeting, retention optimization, etc.
- Accurate analysis, forecasting and reporting. Bring insights to the business and form methodologies at a large scope.
- Enthusiastic at tackling complex situations, providing solutions and building strategies from 0 to 1.
- Build strategies with cross-functional colleagues to serve key objectives. Be a reliable source to XFN partners for product improvements. Develop marketing strategies with a ROI & efficiency conscious mindset.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- 2+ years of professional experience in a user growth role involving media buying, performance ads strategy, etc
- Proficiency with performance ads on top SRNs and network medias. In-depth knowledge and understanding of digital platforms.
- Experience with managing large budgets efficiently
- Experience using data to conceptualize and execute paid growth targeting strategies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Good at interpretation, quick at reaction and careful with execution
- Good teamwork spirit, strong management ability, clear logic, priority awareness, passion and sense of responsibility
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experience working cross functionally with global teams
- Experience with measuring and mitigating cannibalization
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 $96,000 - $151,112 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 OPT Sponsorship as a Growth Associate
Target startups and growth-stage companies
Early-stage companies hire Growth Associates to own experiments across acquisition, retention, and monetization. They move faster on hiring decisions and are often more flexible with OPT timelines than enterprise employers who have rigid HR processes.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
If your degree is in computer science, statistics, economics, or a quantitative business field, many Growth Associate roles qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying to avoid surprises.
Lead with measurable impact in your resume
Growth roles are inherently data-driven. Employers want to see experiment results, conversion lifts, or retention improvements you drove. Vague descriptions of responsibilities will not stand out. Quantify outcomes wherever possible.
Understand your OPT authorization end date before accepting offers
Growth roles often have 90-day ramp periods before you contribute independently. Make sure your remaining OPT window gives the employer enough runway to benefit from hiring you and to file for sponsorship if needed.
Highlight cross-functional collaboration skills
Growth Associates typically work across product, engineering, and marketing teams. Demonstrating that you can translate data findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders makes you significantly more competitive for these roles.
Ask directly about future sponsorship during interviews
Growth Associate roles frequently convert to full-time positions. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they would consider it for strong performers on OPT.
Growth Associate OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Growth Associate jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a STEM-designated degree such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a quantitative business program, and the role involves substantial data analysis or technical work, it likely qualifies. Confirm the CIP code on your degree with your DSO and review the job description for analytical requirements before applying.
How much OPT time should I have remaining when applying for Growth Associate roles?
Most employers want at least six months of remaining OPT authorization at the time of hire, since growth roles typically have a ramp-up period before you operate independently. If you have fewer than six months remaining, be upfront about your timeline and your STEM extension eligibility, if applicable, so the employer can plan accordingly.
What types of employers hire Growth Associates who need OPT sponsorship?
Technology companies, SaaS startups, fintech firms, and e-commerce businesses hire Growth Associates most frequently and tend to have established processes for supporting OPT and H-1B sponsorship. Companies that rely heavily on user acquisition and retention data are the most likely to treat this role as a technical position. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT-eligible candidates.
Is a Growth Associate role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can be, but it depends on how the role is scoped. If the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field and involves technical analysis, A/B testing frameworks, or product analytics, it has a reasonable case as a specialty occupation. Roles framed around general marketing or communications are harder to support. The job description and your degree alignment both matter significantly.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring and I have not secured sponsorship?
If you have a STEM-eligible degree, apply for the 24-month extension immediately and continue working under the cap-gap provision if your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires. If you are not STEM eligible, explore whether your employer qualifies for O-1 visa sponsorship or whether a different role within the company offers a stronger visa pathway. Consult your DSO and an immigration attorney as early as possible.