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Growth Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in marketing, business, or data analytics. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B visa sponsorship down the line. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you real runway to prove your value and convert to long-term sponsorship.
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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 Manager
Frame your STEM OPT extension as an asset
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like data science or computer science, you may qualify for 24 additional months of work authorization. Lead with this in conversations, as it gives employers more time before any H-1B sponsorship commitment.
Demonstrate measurable growth impact early
Employers sponsor visa holders who are hard to replace. Document your contributions in pipeline growth, conversion rates, or revenue attribution from day one. Concrete metrics make the business case for sponsorship significantly stronger.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with hiring managers
Raise work authorization early in the process, not at offer stage. Knowing your OPT expiration date and STEM extension eligibility helps employers plan their H-1B petition timeline and avoids misaligned expectations later in negotiations.
Prioritize roles with cross-functional data responsibilities
Growth Manager positions tied to analytics, experimentation, or technical marketing are easier to classify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes. Roles with a clear degree requirement in a specific field strengthen your future petition considerably.
Browse OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Growth Manager openings at companies already open to OPT candidates. Filtering for sponsorship-friendly employers saves time and ensures you are applying where your work authorization status will not immediately disqualify you.
Growth Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Growth Managers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as Growth Managers, provided the role is directly related to their field of study. Most Growth Manager positions draw from degrees in marketing, business, economics, or data analytics, which are broadly accepted as qualifying fields. You must have your Employment Authorization Document before your start date.
Do Growth Manager jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field such as statistics, information systems, or computer science, and the Growth Manager role involves substantial data analysis or technical work, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Your university's international student office determines eligibility, not your employer.
Will employers sponsor Growth Managers for H-1B visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and larger tech companies where growth functions are core to the business. The key factor is whether your role can be classified as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree. Growth roles tied to analytics, product-led growth, or performance marketing tend to qualify more reliably than generalist marketing coordinator positions.
Where can I find Growth Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Growth Manager roles at companies that are open to sponsoring international candidates. Browsing there lets you focus your applications on employers already familiar with OPT and H-1B processes, which dramatically improves your chances of getting through to interviews without your work authorization becoming a disqualifying factor early in screening.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer can sponsor my H-1B?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B takes effect, you lose work authorization and must stop working. The best protection is starting H-1B sponsorship conversations well before your OPT end date. If you are on STEM OPT, your employer also needs to enroll in E-Verify. Planning around the April H-1B filing window is essential to avoid gaps.