Football R&D Intern: Data-Driven Front Office

49ers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 21,252 - 30,269; Part time

Job summary

A professional football team is seeking a Football Research & Development Intern for a 10-week internship starting July 2026 in San Francisco. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to various departments within the NFL front office, including Scouting and Coaching. Applicants should have a background in statistics or data science and be proficient in programming languages such as Python or R. The intern will gain insight into the workings of an NFL team and participate in significant projects related to football analysis.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical programming languages for data analysis.
• Experience with various statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Complete a project aligned with individual interests.
• Participate in Scouting and R&D activities.
• Engage in film review to improve understanding of football.

Skills

Logical reasoning

Communication skills

Ability to write clean code

Data analysis

Time management

Knowledge of sports data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, data science, mathematics, or relevant field

Introductory understanding of football

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Git

Job description

A professional football team is seeking a Football Research & Development Intern for a 10-week internship starting July 2026 in San Francisco. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to various departments within the NFL front office, including Scouting and Coaching. Applicants should have a background in statistics or data science and be proficient in programming languages such as Python or R. The intern will gain insight into the workings of an NFL team and participate in significant projects related to football analysis.