Data Scientist (Safety Strategies)

About the role

Tencent's Weixin Group (WXG) builds and operates the Weixin ecosystem, including Official Accounts, Mini Programs, Weixin Pay, WeCom and search, and also develops QQ Mail and WeRead. This Data Scientist (Safety Strategies) role contributes to risk modeling and safety strategies that safeguard users and protect WeChat's platform integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify business opportunities and optimize product performance.
• Develop data dashboards and visualization tools to track key performance metrics and provide actionable product insights.
• Assist in building scalable data pipelines to support WeChat's operational needs and enhance platform security.
• Support high-impact machine learning and multimodal AI initiatives that strengthen WeChat's core product experience.
• Contribute to risk modeling and safety strategies that safeguard users and protect WeChat's platform integrity.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, customer-oriented mindset and integrity.
• Fast learner and effective team player with excellent communication skills.
• Prior internship or work experience in the tech or internet industry is preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency, as communications and materials are regularly shared in English and Mandarin with global and China HQ teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Knowledge of C++/Go is a plus.