Applied AI & Analytics Intern (MS Students)

McKinsey & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company is offering a full-time summer internship for master's students in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, lasting 8–12 weeks with graduation dates Dec 2027–Aug 2028.

You will join a multidisciplinary data science team, learning applied AI and analytics by doing, and contributing to real client solutions from day one with guided growth across ML, data analysis, and AI engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree with graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts and statistical methods, with a eagerness to build hands‑on experience across supervised, unsupervised, and forecasting approaches with guidance.
• Basic understanding of data quality assessment and exploratory data analysis, with the ability to contribute to well-defined analytical tasks under close guidance.
• Familiarity with using and evaluating GenAI tooling and simple agentic AI frameworks, with an eagerness to learn how large language models can be applied to augment knowledge work defined tasks.
• Ability to write accurate, modular code with guidance, with foundational knowledge of software development, best practices and introductory exposure to MLOps and CI/CD concepts; proficiency in Python or R is a plus.
• A quality and risk mindset - beginning to check own work using provided QA steps, with a growing awareness of common modeling risks including fairness, explainability, hallucination, and human oversight considerations
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with peers and cross-functional teammates
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and evaluating analytical and AI solutions with close guidance.
• Grow skills across machine learning, data analysis, and AI engineering with every engagement.
• Collaborate across QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and QuantumBlack Labs teams to deliver scalable AI capabilities.
• Deliver production-ready AI solutions that create meaningful impact for clients.

Skills

Machine learning concepts

Data analysis

Python or R

Communication in English

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

QA and risk awareness

GenAI tooling familiarity

CI/CD basics

Education

Master's degree in data science or related field

Pursuing master's degree with Dec 2027–Aug 2028 graduation

Tools

Python

R

Job description

McKinsey & Company is offering a full-time summer internship for master's students in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, lasting 8–12 weeks with graduation dates Dec 2027–Aug 2028.

You will join a multidisciplinary data science team, learning applied AI and analytics by doing, and contributing to real client solutions from day one with guided growth across ML, data analysis, and AI engineering.