About the role#
As a Data Scientist Intern, you will work with experienced data scientists, engineers, and product teams to analyze data and uncover insights that inform business and customer decisions. You will contribute to defining metrics, conducting analyses, and running experiments. This role provides hands-on experience by applying data and machine learning skills to real-world challenges while contributing to our data-driven initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, explain business performance, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Partner with product, engineering, and data teams to define success measures, improve data quality, and support reliable analytics.
- Design and evaluate analyses and experiments to inform product decisions and business priorities.
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or R.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Looker.
- Strong knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing and regression.
- Familiarity with experimentation.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work through ambiguity and collaborate across teams.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
About PayPal
PayPal operates in the software development industry. It provides financial services for individuals and businesses to conduct transactions. The company specializes in online payments, mobile commerce, and payment security. It is a public company based in San Jose, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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