eDiscovery Data Preservation Engineer - USDS

Location :

Washington D.C.

Employment Type :

Regular

Job Code :

A187905

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Responsibilities

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. Team Intro Within USDS, our eDiscovery team plays a critical role in supporting TikTok's Global Legal Team as well as Privacy & Security efforts by providing expertise in litigation discovery processes such as legal holds, preservation, collection, processing, review workflows, compliance management systems development, and cross-functional collaboration. We are seeking a eDiscovery Data Preservation Engineer who will spearhead operational excellence within TikTok's eDiscovery program's strategy; implementing scalable workflows; collaborating with stakeholders across Legal, IT administrators, Privacy teams, and external counsel; while ensuring compliance with litigation requirements globally. Responsibilities - Collaborate on end-to-end workflows for the identification, preservation, collection, analysis, and reporting of electronically stored information (ESI) from multiple repositories (structured/unstructured data sources). - Develop automated systems/tools using scripting/programming languages (Python/R/SQL) or APIs to streamline legal hold notifications and ensure defensible chain-of-custody processes. - Apply forensic methodologies to extract metadata/artifacts from devices such as servers, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), endpoints (Windows/macOS/Linux), mobile devices (iOS/Android), or proprietary systems. - Build machine learning models or utilize statistical methods for analyzing large datasets related to eDiscovery matters-identifying patterns indicative of anomalies or potential risks. - Design dashboards/reports that provide visibility into preservation metrics such as completeness rates, processing statuses, and timeline adherence. - Partner with internal stakeholders including Legal Teams (Global & US), IT administrators/developers, Privacy/Security teams on scalable solutions that balance operational efficiency with compliance mandates. - Act as technical SME on hybrid projects involving forensic techniques alongside applied analytics/data modeling approaches; provide support in translating complex technical findings into actionable insights during investigations/litigation cases. - Maintain industry best practices around defensibility standards by staying up-to-date on evolving legal/compliance regulations impacting cross-border data transfers or multi-jurisdictional discovery efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Data Science/Cybersecurity/Law preferred-or equivalent industry experience in hybrid eDiscovery/data engineering roles. - 3+ years of hands-on experience working on eDiscovery processes including legal hold management workflows; familiarity with tools like EnCase/Nuix/Relativity preferred. - Strong programming/scripting skills using Python/R/SQL; ability to create custom scripts or automation frameworks supporting evidence collection/preservation tasks at scale. - Knowledge of forensic principles including metadata extraction/log analysis/memory dumps/file carving across platforms such as macOS/APFS/HFS+, Windows NTFS/File System Events Logs/Security Logs/Linux daemons/crons/security artifacts/cloud environments (AWS S3 buckets). - Experience building predictive models/statistical analyses leveraging libraries like TensorFlow/scikit-learn/Keras/Pandas/MATLAB where applicable! Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity working w machine learning pipelines focusing text-mining NLP sentiment-analysis natural-language-processing-tokenizer stemming algorithms too

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 20 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.

About USDS

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Data Security Statement

This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.

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

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