About the role#
The Data Engineering and Analytics team builds the data, reporting, and AI tools that help Panera run its cafes. As an intern, you will work on projects with direct business impact. You will collaborate with data engineers, BI developers, and analytics partners. At the end of the program, you will present your work to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Measure the accuracy of sales and transaction forecasts and compare models against a baseline.
- Explore how conversational analytics and AI agents on Looker help business users get answers faster.
- Build and test predictive and prescriptive analytics to recommend future actions.
- Profile key datasets to flag gaps or anomalies.
- Document KPI definitions to ensure consistent data usage.
- Create clear visuals and recommendations for business stakeholders based on your analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, MIS, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
- Completed coursework or projects in statistics or machine learning.
- Curiosity, a sense of ownership, and the ability to explain technical work simply.
- Experience with Looker or Power BI is a plus.
- Familiarity with time-series forecasting.
- Exposure to a cloud data platform such as BigQuery.
- An interest in restaurants, retail, or consumer businesses.
Location & details#
- This internship is based at the Newton Support Center in Newton, Massachusetts.
- The role is for Summer 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- Work is on-site.
About Panera Bread
Panera Bread operates a network of over 2,200 bakery-cafes across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1987, the company specializes in soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods. It functions as part of Panera Brands, a large fast casual restaurant platform. The business maintains a workforce of over 40,000 employees.
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