2027 Summer Internship - Data Science

Q2 India; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

Q2 invites driven students in Data Science, Statistics, or Computer Science to join as interns. You will work on end-to-end data science projects, from problem definition to prototyping and model support, while learning how data pipelines connect to user interfaces and systems.

Strong Python/SQL skills and ML coursework are expected, with Git familiarity encouraged. The role emphasizes curiosity, ownership, and collaboration in a fast-paced fintech context, with opportunities to engage in real

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Coursework or project experience with machine learning algorithms and packages.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.
• Curiosity, ownership, and a genuine interest in the field.
• Nice to have exposure to cloud-native or service-oriented architectures.
• Familiarity with the broader software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Help define problems and refine requirements alongside the team.
• Explore data, prototype solutions, and support model development.
• Learn how upstream data pipelines and downstream UIs connect to the systems you’re working on.
• Support testing, monitoring, and bug fixes, and help gather feedback to improve the product.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine learning

Git

Curiosity

Cloud-native

SDLC

Education

Data Science / Statistics / CS degree student

Job description

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission. Why Join Q2? Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology - and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways through our year-round Q2 ChangeMakers awards program and global moments of recognition and connection. We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun and giving back together. From company-wide volunteer days to events like our Q2 Homecoming Week - featuring learning, community service, and culture-building experiences - we create opportunities to connect, grow, and make an impact.

Projects You Could Work On

You’ll get exposure to how data science projects come together end-to-end - from defining a problem and exploring data, to prototyping solutions and seeing how they connect to the systems around them. Recent intern projects on this team and others have included building data pipelines and visualization dashboards for operational insights, and researching new approaches to emerging problems.

What You’ll Do

Help define problems and refine requirements alongside the team.

Explore data, prototype solutions, and support model development.

Learn how upstream data pipelines and downstream UIs connect to the systems you’re working on.

Support testing, monitoring, and bug fixes, and help gather feedback to improve the product.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Coursework or project experience with machine learning algorithms and packages
• Familiarity with Git or other version control tools
• Curiosity, ownership, and a genuine interest in the field
• Nice to Have Exposure to cloud-native or service-oriented architectures
• Familiarity with the broader software development life cycle

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Our Culture & Commitment

We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare - offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact - in the industry and in the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants in California or Washington State may not be exempt from federal and state overtime requirements.

Mission

Q2’s mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. That mission shapes the technology we build, how we serve our customers, and how we show up for each other.

Vision

We started with a straightforward belief: technology could fundamentally change how financial institutions serve their communities. More than 20 years later, that belief still drives us. Q2 delivers digital banking and lending solutions that help financial institutions deepen relationships, improve experiences, and grow.

Culture & Values

Q2’s culture is built by Q2ers and grounded in ten guiding principles that define how we show up for each other, our customers, and our communities. We take our mission seriously. We also have fun doing it. Teams across the company work together to solve hard problems, move quickly, and make a real impact on the financial institutions and communities we serve. We’re also helping shape how AI is applied in financial services, bringing the same disciplined, banking-first approach Q2 has practiced for more than 20 years to this next chapter of innovation.