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Data Scientist Intern: 2026 - Research Triangle Park
InternshipOn-siteFull-time
Location
Research Park, CA
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
3 months ago
Skills
sqlpythonmachine learningstatistical modelingai technologiesdata analysiscloud platformsdata visualizationcommunication skillsproblem solvingteam collaborationattention to detail
Job Description
Summary: IBM is a leading organization in AI and data science, and they are seeking a Data Scientist Intern to join their Business Platform Transformation team. The intern will leverage their strategic thinking and technical skills to implement data-driven solutions that align with business goals and improve decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design, implementation and optimization of AI-driven strategies per business stakeholder requirements
- Design and implement machine learning solutions and statistical models, from problem formulation through deployment, to analyze complex datasets and generate actionable insights
- Apply LLMs, GenAI, traditional AI, ML, NLP, computer vision, or predictive analytics where applicable
- Collect, clean, and preprocess structured and unstructured datasets
- Help refine data-driven methodologies for transformation projects
- Learn and utilize cloud platforms to ensure the scalability of AI solutions
- Leverage reusable assets and apply IBM standards for data science and development
- Apply ML Ops and AI ethics
- Translate business requirements into technical strategies
- Ensure alignment to stakeholders’ strategic direction and tactical needs
- Apply business acumen to analyze business problems and develop solutions
- Collaborate with stakeholders and team to prioritize work
- Manage and contribute to various stages of AI and data science projects, from data exploration to model development to solution implementation and deployment
- Use agile strategies to manage and execute work
- Monitor project timelines and help resolve technical challenges
- Design and implement measurement frameworks to benchmark AI solutions, quantifying business impact through KPIs
- Communicate regularly and present findings to collaborators and stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences
- Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards
- Work with data engineers, software developers, and other team members to integrate AI solutions into existing systems
Required Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
- Experience with AI/ML technologies and statistical modeling through coursework, projects, or past internships or full-time positions
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for performing data analysis and developing machine learning models
- Experience and/or coursework in statistics, machine learning, generative and traditional AI
- Knowledge of common machine learning algorithms and frameworks: linear regression, decision trees, random forests, gradient boosting (e.g., XGBoost, LightGBM), neural networks, and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and data processing frameworks
- Hands on Experience using large language models (LLMs)
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming
- Experience and/or coursework with common Python libraries used by data scientists (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, Seaborn, etc.)
- Experience using AI-powered development tools to accelerate software development and data processing
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work with datasets and derive insights
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Independent and team-oriented
- Understands AI Ethics principles
- Works in an open and inclusive manner
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies
- Growth mindset
- Ability to balance multiple initiatives, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
Required Skills: SQL, Python, Machine Learning
Important Skills: Statistical Modeling, AI Technologies, Data Analysis, Cloud Platforms
Nice-to-Have Skills: Data Visualization, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail
Internship Start Date: Start in 2026