LinkedIn · 1 month ago
Applied Science- Data Science Intern, PhD - Summer 2026 (Mountain View, CA)
Mountain View, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$62/hr - $75/hr
Start in 2026 SpringLinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. This internship role focuses on working with rich datasets to tackle real-world problems through applied research, experimentation, and machine learning.
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Responsibilities
Analyze large-scale structured and unstructured data to gain actionable insights, identify patterns, and interpret user behaviors
Conduct in-depth and rigorous causal analysis and develop causal methodology and machine learning models to drive member value
Explore vast datasets to discover relevant features and attributes that can improve the performance of existing models. Extract valuable information from unstructured data sources and apply feature engineering techniques to enhance model effectiveness. Continuously optimize and fine-tune models to meet business objectives and user expectations
Initiate and drive projects to completion independently with production quality code and thorough documentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics, machine learning, or related technical field and returning to the program after the completion of the internship
Research experience related to one of the following domains: Experimentation and causal inference, Machine Learning, Differential Privacy, Forecasting, Econometrics, Operations Research, or related area, with publications in conferences
Hands-on experience with machine learning, data mining, or statistics
Preferred
Understanding of common programming languages used in Data Science, such as Python, Java, C++, and R
Experience with SQL/Relational databases
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$154.8MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesGreylockSequoia Capital
2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Ryan Roslansky
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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