PhD Data Science Internship 2027 (USA)
San Francisco, CA, US +4 · Internship · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
Palo Alto, CA, US
Seattle, WA, US
New York, NY, US
San Francisco, CA, US - Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, applied sciences, computer science or related field.
About the job
Use data science and quantitative analysis to understand Pinterest users, shape product strategy, improve experimentation, and develop actionable product insights.
What you'll do
- Analyze user behavior and trends to identify product opportunities and influence the roadmap.
- Define core metrics, design and evaluate A/B experiments, and explore faster experimentation methods.
- Gather preference signals and communicate findings with cross-functional product, engineering, design, and research partners.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in statistics, mathematics, economics, applied sciences, computer science, or a related field.
- Fluency in SQL and a scripting language (Python or R), including ability to work with large, complex, high-dimensional datasets.
- Experience solving analytical problems with quantitative approaches such as machine learning, statistical modeling, forecasting, or econometrics.
- Strong communication and critical-thinking skills, including ability to validate AI-generated suggestions and connect analysis to business problems.
Pay
$12,100 monthly (base salary)
Tools
SQL, Python, R
AI focus
Use sound judgment to validate AI-generated suggestions for correctness, performance, security, and maintainability; the interview process also assesses collaboration with AI.
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