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DriveTime · 6 hours ago

Data Science Intern (Summer 2026)

Tempe, AZ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. They are seeking a Data Science intern for their Summer 2026 internship program, where the intern will gain hands-on experience and support various business verticals by conducting data analysis and developing data models.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesSales Automation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making processes

Assist in developing and implementing data models, algorithms, and predictive models

Utilize statistical and machine learning techniques to extract knowledge and patterns from data

Assist with developing innovative ways to increase data intelligence within the business

Present results of analysis to leaders and colleagues

Qualification

PythonSQLData Science Life CycleTableauExcelRIntellectual CuriosityAgilityProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelors or master's student with a graduation date between December 2026 - May 2027

Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline

You have a GPA of 3.5 or higher

Able to read and write in Python

An understanding of the Data Science Life Cycle

Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL, and other statistical or analytical coding tools

Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making processes

Assist in developing and implementing data models, algorithms, and predictive models

Utilize statistical and machine learning techniques to extract knowledge and patterns from data

Assist with developing innovative ways to increase data intelligence within the business

Present results of analysis to leaders and colleagues

A mind for the details

Intellectual curiosity

Fantastic problem solver

Agile in a fast paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

R is a plus!

Working knowledge in Tableau and Excel

Benefits

Not Just Coffee Runs. We're talking real world experience. You'll walk away from our internship program with hands-on experience, completed projects, full portfolios, and newly developed skills.

Who Says You Have to Walk Away? Across both our Tempe, AZ and Dallas, TX offices, over 60% of our interns stay through the fall semester, return the following summer, or are brought on full-time after graduation.

Growth & Development. You will be mentored by industry professionals, be given guidance along the way, and the tools to be successful.

Philanthropy: Give for Good. We are proud to be difference makers in our communities. We dedicate time for our Interns to give back with us.

Gratitude is Green. Out Internship Program is paid, because, well... money matters!

In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!

Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.

Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).