IPR Governance & Data Analytics Project Intern (TikTok Shop) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

Description

About the Team
E-commerce's Governance and Experience (GNE) is a global team responsible for ensuring our marketplace is safe and trustworthy for not only our users, but also sellers and creators. We value user satisfaction and work on policies, rules and systems to ensure quality. Our mission is to provide world-class service and experience for customers, sellers, and creators.

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. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026.

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
- Analyse IPR enforcement and risk data to identify infringement trends, anomalies, and risk signals.
- Use Python and SQL to extract, process, and analyse large datasets to support investigations and reporting.
- Support IPR infringement investigations by analysing case data and identifying root causes.
- Build dashboards and reports to monitor enforcement effectiveness and platform risk.
- Work with cross-functional teams (policy, operations, product) to improve detection strategies and processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation or AI/ML solutions to enhance IPR risk detection and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification(s):
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative fields.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualification(s):
- Exposure to e-commerce risk, trust & safety, fraud detection, or governance is a plus.
- Interest or basic understanding of Intellectual Property (IP).
- Experience with AI/ML, automation tools, or LLMs is a plus.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]