Data Scientist Intern at Whataburger in San Antonio, TX

Our Flavor — Why Whataburger

Whataburger isn’t just a fast-food burger chain it is where bold leadership starts — and where potential doesn’t just grow, it heats up. Whether you're leading the line or working behind the scenes, this is the place where opportunities stack up, and every day gives you a chance to Make a Difference.

Since 1950, we’ve invested in people who lead with integrity, Serve with Heart, and bring their best flavor to the team. We believe in working together, speaking up, having a little fun, and Winning as One — because great burgers (and great teams) start with the right ingredients. If you're ready — to learn, grow, impact, and Move Forward Boldly — we’ve got your back and your path cooked to perfection.

Your Recipe for Impact — What You’ll Do

As a Data Scientist Intern, you’ll support the development of data‑driven solutions that help teams better understand business challenges and unlock meaningful insights. Your work will help Make a Difference by contributing to models, analyses, and tools that influence smarter decision‑making. You’ll Serve with Heart by taking pride in clean data, well‑documented code, and reliable outputs. By collaborating closely with teammates in an Agile environment, you’ll Win as One, and by experimenting, learning new technologies, and tackling real‑world problems, you’ll Move Forward Boldly as you grow your technical and analytical skills.

Day-to-Day Ingredients — Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist Intern, you will:

• Support proof‑of‑concept models and analytical tools based on business needs
• Write, test, and maintain clean, well‑documented Python code
• Extract and analyze data using SQL to support projects and insights
• Clean, organize, and prepare structured and unstructured datasets
• Assist with feature engineering and data preparation efforts
• Use modern development tools (e.g., Git, notebooks, cloud platforms)
• Document processes, code, and analytical outputs
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint work, and team collaboration

What You Bring to the Table — Required Experience

As a Data Scientist Intern, you must have: 

• Current enrollment in an Associate or Bachelor’s degree program (80+ hours completed)
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis, statistics, or computer science concepts
• Basic experience with Python or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with SQL or relational data concepts
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction in a team environment
• Strong organization and time‑management skills

Extra Toppings — Desired Experience

As a Data Scientist Intern, we prefer you to have: 

• Exposure to machine learning, predictive modeling, or analytics coursework
• Experience working with real‑world datasets or class projects
• Familiarity with data notebooks, version control, or cloud platforms
• Interest in applying data science in a business or operational setting

Where & How You’ll Work

This role is based at the San Antonio Home Office, working on‑site Monday through Thursday with remote flexibility on Fridays. In this role, you’ll have strong collaboration with leadership, across cross-functional teams, and with external partners to align capabilities with restaurant realities. The work environment is fast‑paced and requires sound judgment, strategic thinking, and strong collaboration skills. Full‑time availability is required, with occasional extended hours based on business needs, along with occasional travel to properties, project sites, and external meetings. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the San Antonio Home Office.

Whataburger is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Whataburger participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903