Data Science Intern - Open Source Program Office

Red Hat Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Leave benefits including disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Red Hat Inc. is searching for a Data Science Intern for a 6-month Co-op in Boston, MA, from May to November 2024. This role supports the Community Insights team by applying data management techniques to enhance the sustainability of open source software communities.

The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree, with a strong background in data science concepts, proficiency in Python and Git, and good organizational skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CS background and some familiarity with data science concepts required.
• Oral and written fluency in English is important.

Responsibilities

• Create a system/toolset for experimental-model analysis in open source communities.
• Develop machine learning and data mining techniques to solve community problems.
• Collaborate with community leaders to apply findings to actionable items.
• Translate key findings into visual presentations.

Skills

Python

Git

Data Science concepts

Organizational skills

Logistical skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics

Job description

The Community Insights team in Red Hat's Open Source Program Office seeks a Data Science Intern to assist the team with a variety of foundational activities. During this internship, you will help apply data management and analysis techniques to quantify the health and sustainability of open source software communities. You will have regular contact with AL/ML engineers and other data scientists gaining important insights into how Red Hat fosters its open source communities to grow its business. And you'll collaborate with open source community builders to provide timely reports of upstream activities to Red Hat stakeholders.

This position is a 6-month Co‑op (May‑November 2024) located in Boston, MA.

What you will do

• Create a system/toolset where an experimental‑model analysis can be run on changes made within an open source community, upon need
• Develop machine learning, data mining, and statistical techniques and algorithms to create new, scalable solutions to address community problems by analysis of large amounts of data
• Collaborate with community leaders to apply results to actionable items
• Translate key findings into visualized presentations

What you will bring

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or other related degrees
• CS background and some familiarity with data science concepts required
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Proficiency in Python and Git

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account – healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account – high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community‑powered approach to deliver high‑performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in‑office to fully remote to office‑flex. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We’re a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Opportunities are open. Join us.