Master's Data Science Internship 2027 (USA)
About this role
Pinterest needs skilled data science interns to help evolve user inspiration, measure advertiser value, and enable faster product evaluation across the platform. Incoming team members will tackle complex data challenges by applying quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and data mining techniques alongside engineering and product partners.
Participants in this program directly shape the product roadmap, uncover actionable opportunities, and refine experimentation platforms. Ideal candidates combine strong technical fluency in SQL and Python or R with a practical mindset for connecting large-scale data insights to tangible business outcomes.
What you will do
- Contribute to product roadmaps and company missions by using exploratory analysis to understand user behavior and trends.
- Design and implement core metrics to guide team efforts while evaluating A/B experiments.
- Explore alternative experimentation techniques that help internal teams evaluate ideas faster.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and researchers to build new user experiences.
- Manipulate large datasets with high dimensionality and complexity using SQL and scripting languages.
- Solve analytical problems using quantitative approaches across machine learning, statistical modeling, forecasting, or econometrics.
What you need
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, economics, applied sciences, computer science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated fluency in SQL and a scripting language such as Python or R.
- Experience solving analytical problems using quantitative methods like machine learning, forecasting, or econometrics.
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical partners.
- Skill in connecting data analysis directly to real business problems and performance.
- Critical thinking capabilities regarding AI-generated suggestions, including validation of correctness, performance, and security.
Benefits
- 12 weeks paid internship
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote and office work policy for this internship?
Depending on the team, summer internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York, or Seattle offices. The role may require you to be located a commutable distance from one of the company offices for in-person collaboration during key moments.
What is the compensation for this internship role?
The salary for this position is $11,000 monthly. Internships last for 12 weeks and are fully paid.
What are the available start dates for the program?
Pinterest offers two internship start dates: May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, and June 14, 2027 to September 3, 2027. These dates are fixed to accommodate varying school calendars.
How should I submit my application if I am interested in multiple data science teams?
By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across various data science teams. Applicants should only apply once within the USA or Canada since multiple applications may delay the recruitment process.