Applied AI Scientist: Client-Facing Impact & Innovation

BCG X; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit-sharing

Job summary

BCG X is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Scientist intern in the United States, focusing on applying data science, statistics, and operations research to real-world business problems across industries. You’ll work with clients in a growing team, building and deploying AI solutions and contributing to thought leadership.

Successful candidates are curious builders who partner with clients, enjoy coding with modern tools, and can translate complex analytics into business value.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a full-time Master’s or PhD (Dec 2027–Aug 2028)
• Strong foundation in data science, statistics and OR
• Comfortable presenting complex results to clients

Responsibilities

• Frame new business challenges with AI/analytics
• Design and prototype algorithms and scalable AI solutions
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to drive business impact

Skills

Data science

Statistics

Operations research

Client-facing

Python

Education

Pursuing Master’s or PhD

Tools

Python

Job description

BCG X is seeking a Forward Deployed AI Scientist intern in the United States, focusing on applying data science, statistics, and operations research to real-world business problems across industries. You’ll work with clients in a growing team, building and deploying AI solutions and contributing to thought leadership.

Successful candidates are curious builders who partner with clients, enjoy coding with modern tools, and can translate complex analytics into business value.