About the role#
The Data Science Internship at Visa is a 12-week program focused on applying data-driven approaches to complex business challenges. You will work within the Data and AI team to develop insights, analytical frameworks, and models that inform business strategy, product development, and operational performance. This role provides exposure to a global environment where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and present your findings to leadership.
What you'll do#
- Analyze large-scale datasets using modern, cloud-based platforms.
- Use governed data assets and pipelines to conduct exploratory analysis, develop features, and generate insights.
- Apply data science and decision science methods including machine learning, statistical analysis, experimentation, forecasting, segmentation, and optimization.
- Develop and evaluate models and decision frameworks.
- Create and enhance dashboards and visualizations using tools like PowerBI, Tableau, and conversational BI tools.
- Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with partners across product, technology, privacy, governance, and regional teams.
- Recommend improvements to analytical workflows, tools, and processes.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience analyzing data using statistical software such as Python, SAS, R, or Stata.
- Experience extracting and aggregating data from large sets using SQL.
- Proficiency with visualization and reporting tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.
- Understanding of machine learning techniques.
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn.
- Previous exposure to financial services, credit cards, or merchant analytics is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (requires at least 3 days in office).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Travel: 5-10% of the time.
- Note: Visa does not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Visa
Visa operates as a global payments technology company. It manages digital transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities. The company maintains a presence in over 200 countries and territories. It is a public company based in Foster City, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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