Product Manager - USDS

Responsibilities

Team Intro:
The USDS Tech & Product organization is the engineering engine responsible for the reliability, scalability, and performance of Tik Tok's ecosystem in the U.S.

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to help expand our team's work delivering this mission. You will need to wear a variety of hats as you work with these different teams in order to ensure project success.

• Drive product strategy for the US in multiple business areas.
• Architect and implement product systems, including user-facing products, operational tooling and machine learning.
• Have a deep understanding of machine learning model development and measurement to partner with our Machine Learning Engineering (ie. Algo) teams.
• Lead the ideation, prioritization, and execution of initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives around user research, product ideation, KPI design, A/B testing and go-to-market.
• Define the long-term product roadmap and OKRs; collaborate with partner teams on product, technical, and privacy decisions.
• Ensure our products and strategies meet local and regional compliance, legal and security requirements.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and constantly changing environment.
• Work with global teams across multiple regions, time zones, languages; open to domestic and international travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Business Management or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Product Management for consumer-facing social media, user-generated content, mobile or SaaS companies.
• Strong analytical skills to drive product decisions with data.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in understanding, detecting and moderating AI-generated content.
• Experience in product management with cross-functional teams, including both technical and non-technical audiences, across different time zones, cultures, and languages.
• Adept at collaborating with technical teams such as Data Science, Machine Learning and Software Development teams.

Tik Tok 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.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok'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.

Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our…