Lead Data Scientist, Transparency & Observability - Trust and Safety
TikTok
New York City, NY · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
The Transparency & Observability Data Science team builds the data, metrics, and analytical capabilities that help us understand how our enforcement systems perform. Our work supports both internal de