Data Scientist Intern, People Analytics
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Data Scientist Intern to join Snap Inc! As a member of the People Analytics team, you will provide meaningful insights aligned with our overall People strategy. Working from our Santa Monica, CA office, you’ll collaborate with data-driven colleagues and team members within the People team to help drive our workforce planning initiatives.
What you’ll do:
- Develop predictive models using advanced statistical techniques to identify candidates that will likely be successful at Snap
- Automate data validation with open source language like python or R to validate data sets
- Contribute to advanced analytics projects like ONA-Analysis, cluster analysis, and other assignments as needed
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a masters or MBA degree in human resources, data analytics, research methods, statistics, computer science, business administration or other highly relevant field of study
- Experience manipulating data sets through script-based statistical software like R or Python
- Experience using data visualization principles and manipulating and analyzing large data sets in Excel
- Theoretical understanding of, and experience applying, statistical methods such as factor analysis and logistic regression, including selection of appropriate techniques to real-world data sets
Preferred qualifications:
- Proven interest in HR data and/or advanced analytics (project or previous internship)
- Ability to communicate professionally and engage in stakeholder discussion
- Strong commitment to quality and accuracy
- Integrity and professionalism in dealing with confidential information
- Proactive self-starter with outstanding organizational and project management skills
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].