AI Data Scientist: GenAI & Advanced Analytics

McKinsey; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is seeking a student-analyst for its Data Science/AI programs in the United States. You will translate business problems into analytical challenges and develop and evaluate models across machine learning, optimization, GenAI, and agentic AI systems.

You will work with experienced colleagues to deliver robust, fit-for-purpose solutions while growing your expertise in a global data science community.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's, Bachelor's or PhD in CS, ML, applied statistics, mathematics, engineering, AI, or related field with graduation between Dec 2026 and Aug 2027.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience applying ML, statistics, optimization, or GenAI to business problems.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems into analytical challenges and develop/evaluate models.
• Build and deliver analytical solutions across ML, optimization, GenAI, and agentic AI.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams with data scientists, engineers, and industry experts.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

GenAI

Optimization

Education

Master's/Bachelor's/PhD in CS/ML/AI/related

Tools

Python AI stack

Job description

McKinsey & Company is seeking a student-analyst for its Data Science/AI programs in the United States. You will translate business problems into analytical challenges and develop and evaluate models across machine learning, optimization, GenAI, and agentic AI systems.

You will work with experienced colleagues to deliver robust, fit-for-purpose solutions while growing your expertise in a global data science community.