Viking Global
Data Science Intern - Summer 2027
$175K–$250K
New York, NY +1 · Internship · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
New York, New York, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or a PhD program (3rd year and above) in Data Science, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or related quantitative fields.
About the job
Analyze alternative data and develop predictive insights and research methods to support Viking’s investment process.
What you'll do
- Build predictive analytics and translate alternative data analysis into actionable investment insights.
- Develop methods to identify and evaluate private-company investment opportunities, and identify new data sources.
- Improve data workflows and processes, evaluate technologies for the big data platform, and share research insights across the firm.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or a PhD program (3rd year and above) in a quantitative field.
- Proficiency in Python and statistical libraries.
- Working knowledge of SQL, BI software, cloud technologies, and modern LLM tooling.
- Strong communication skills and ability to conduct research with partial supervision.
Pay
USD $175,000 to $250,000 annual base salary
Tools
Python, SQL, Tableau, Claude Code, Codex
AI focus
Use modern LLM tooling; test and evaluate new technologies to enhance the big data platform.
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