Data Scientist - Intern at Ribbon Communications in Westford, MA

Summary: Ribbon Communications is focused on building innovative network applications with an emphasis on analytics, AI/ML, and automation. They are seeking a Data Scientist Intern to transform ideas into data-driven solutions while developing applications that resolve network problems and business opportunities utilizing real-world data sets. Responsibilities: - Transform ideas into data-driven solutions by working through all phases of software development or model lifecycle - Evaluate application requirements to explore, evaluate, recommend, and implement analytical and ML models utilizing latest tools - Build, demonstrate, and potentially deploy concept implementations leveraging customer data sets, open-source technologies, optimized hardware and Ribbon ecosystem Required Qualifications: - Studying in Computer Science, Data Science, or related - Course work in networking a plus - Experience working through all data phases such as exploration, preparation, engineering, modeling, and closed-loop automation - Experience training, testing and deploying AI/ML algorithms using Python - Exposure to xNN architectures, NLP/generative AI concepts, and agentic app development - Ability to develop, debug and deliver applications in Python - Strong understanding of databases (schemas, SQL, structured and semi-structured) - Hands on experience in Linux environments as power user - Ability to independently decompose larger problems and progressively work a solution to completion - Ability to quickly pickup new tools and technologies to assist in rapid prototypes and solutions - Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results - Very strong ability to grasp and apply new information quickly - Self-motivated to work problems to logical conclusions - Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Cloud technologies, docker/Kubernetes a plus Required Skills: Python, AI/ML algorithms, Data engineering Important Skills: Networking knowledge, SQL, Linux environments Benefits: Eligibility for an incentive plan, Comprehensive benefits