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# PhD Intern, Data Science 2027

- **Company:** Figma, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Internship
- **Salary:** $141,440
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Product Management, Recommender Systems, Screen Reader, SQL Databases, Scripting, Large Language Models, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/phd-intern-data-science-2027-new-york-ny--56431849-0b89-4195-95f0-b6fe3c72b233

## About the Role

Data Science, Prototyping, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Analysis Skills, Sales Operations, Machine Learning, Ecosystems, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Publications, * Currently pursuing a PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Economics, Operations Research, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field; with demonstrated experience conducting independent research (e.g. thesis or equivalent research milestone)

 * Demonstrated fluency in one or more research methodologies or technical areas, such as statistics, experimentation, machine learning, causal inference, econometrics, optimization, user research methods, or AI/LLMs
 * Experience using a scripting language such as Python or R, as well as proficiency with SQL, for analysis, modeling, or work with complex or large-scale datasets through research, internships, or applied projects
 * Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and connect analysis to decisions, recommendations, or product/business impact
 * A curious, rigorous, and self-starting mindset, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and translate research into real-world impact

While it''s not required, it''s an added plus if you also have:

 * Prior industry or applied research experience with experimental design, causal inference, forecasting, product measurement, user research, or applied machine learning to influence product, business, platform, or stakeholder decisions
 * Publications or research relevant to applied data science
 * Experience or interest in AI product measurement, LLM analytics/evaluation, recommendation systems, search, personalization, or evaluating AI-powered features

## Description

* Partner with cross-functional teams to turn ambiguous product, platform, or business questions into well-defined data science problems
 * Analyze user, product, or business data to uncover insights and recommend actions
 * Design and evaluate experiments, metrics, statistical or machine learning models, and analytical frameworks
 * Communicate assumptions, tradeoffs, limitations, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical partners
 * Own a focused internship project end-to-end, from problem framing and technical execution through final recommendations, with potential to continue toward publication after the internship, * Holding interviews in an accessible location
 * Enabling closed captioning on video conferencing
 * Ensuring all written communication be compatible with screen readers
 * Changing the mode or format of interviews

To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.