Data Science Intern: Research & Big Data Insights

Google; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google’s Data Scientist - Research internship invites PhD students in quantitative fields to join a global team for hands-on data analysis and methodological work. The program is located in the United States, with multiple potential sites including Bellevue, WA, and requires English proficiency and placement in the penultimate year or a return to study after the internship.

Interns will work with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to mine large datasets, craft scalable

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, physics, applied mathematics, operations research, economics).
• Experience with statistical methods (linear models, multivariate analysis, stochastic processes, sampling methods, etc.).
• Experience with data analysis.
• Experience using R or Python and technology to work with datasets such as scripting or statistical software (R, SAS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work with large complex data sets, solve difficult non-routine analysis problems, and apply advanced analytical methods. Conduct analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, analysis, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.
• Build and prototype analysis pipelines iteratively to provide insights at scale. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Google data structures and metrics, advocating for changes.
• Interact cross‑functionally with a wide variety of people and teams. Work closely with engineers to identify opportunities, design and assess improvements to Google products.
• Make business recommendations (e.g., cost‑benefit, forecasting, experiment analysis) with effective presentations of findings at multiple levels of stakeholders through visual displays of quantitative information.
• Research and develop analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods to improve the quality of Google’s user products.

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

R or Python

Education

PhD candidate in quantitative discipline

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Google’s Data Scientist - Research internship invites PhD students in quantitative fields to join a global team for hands-on data analysis and methodological work. The program is located in the United States, with multiple potential sites including Bellevue, WA, and requires English proficiency and placement in the penultimate year or a return to study after the internship.

Interns will work with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to mine large datasets, craft scalable