About the role#
As a Data Science Intern, you will apply your quantitative and programming skills to a scoped, real-world project. You will work through the full analytical process, from defining a business question and preparing data to interpreting results and sharing recommendations. This nine-week program runs from June 14 through August 13, 2027. You will join a cohort of interns, connect with mentors, and contribute to business decisions from your first day.
What you'll do#
- Partner with your manager and stakeholders to turn open-ended business questions into actionable analytical plans.
- Use SQL and Python or R to explore, prepare, and validate data while documenting your assumptions.
- Analyze patterns in customer behavior and business performance to uncover new opportunities.
- Apply statistical methods, such as regression, hypothesis testing, or experiment analysis, to your project.
- Define and interpret metrics that connect your analysis to business outcomes.
- Create clear visualizations and reproducible analyses that make your findings useful to others.
- Work with engineers, product managers, and marketers to build a shared approach to analyzing data.
- Communicate your approach, results, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Document your work and deliver a final presentation and handoff.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, or Finance, with a graduation date before December 2028.
- A foundation in probability, statistics, and data analysis through coursework, research, or projects.
- Ability to use Python, R, or a similar language to manipulate data and perform analysis.
- Familiarity with SQL and relational data, or a demonstrated willingness to learn.
- A curious mindset that enjoys investigating patterns and bringing structure to ambiguous problems.
- Strong communication skills to explain your thinking and collaborate with diverse teams.
- An interest in using AI tools to support your work while maintaining independent judgment.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time summer internship based in Seattle, Washington.
- The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with interns generally working in the office Tuesday through Thursday.
- Eligible interns will receive a stipend to help offset housing and relocation costs.
About Zillow
Zillow operates in the real estate sector. It provides services related to home values, mortgages, and listings for sale or rent. The company began in 2006 and maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. Employees work under a distributed model called Cloud HQ.
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