Instacart · 13 hours ago
Data Science PhD Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$30.55/hr - $34.37/hrInstacart is transforming the grocery industry and is seeking PhD students to join their Data Science & Analytics team for a 12-week summer internship. The role focuses on inference, experimentation, and strategy, allowing interns to work on ambiguous business problems and deliver actionable recommendations.
Delivery ServiceE-CommerceGroceryShopping
Responsibilities
You will work on and own a self-contained project that tackles an ambiguous business problem, using your research and analysis toolkit, to deliver actionable recommendations and/or applied prototypes
You will take open-ended questions (e.g., "How does delivery speed affect long-term retention?" or "What is the optimal auction mechanism for new ad formats?") and structure them into solvable applied problems
Design and analyze complex experiments (e.g., switchback testing, difference-in-difference methods, quasi-experimental designs) to measure causal impact in a noisy multi-sided marketplace setting
Go beyond analysis. You will synthesize your findings into strategic recommendations presented to senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field. Note: We typically look for students within 6-12 months of graduation who are interested in exploring full-time industry roles in the future
Strong proficiency in SQL (ability to manipulate large datasets independently)
Fluency in Python or R for statistical modeling and data analysis
Expertise in experimentation and applied statistical and machine learning methods (hypothesis testing, regression, causal inference, machine learning)
Ability to 'think on your feet,' with a demonstrated ability to break down complex, unstructured problems
Preferred
Specialized research focus in Causal Inference, Econometrics, Experimental Design, Mechanism Design/Auctions, or Optimization
Prior internship experience or work with large-scale observational data
Benefits
Mentorship: You will be paired with a Senior Data Scientist mentor who will provide technical guidance, career coaching, and support throughout your 12 weeks.
Real Impact: You will work on a specific, high-priority project.
Company
Instacart
Instacart is an online grocery platform that offers same-day delivery and pickup services for retailers and consumers.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.92BKey Investors
Andreessen Horowitz,D1 Capital Partners,Fidelity,Sequoia Capital,T. Rowe PriceD1 Capital Partners,Valiant Peregrine FundT. Rowe Price
2023-09-19IPO
2021-11-01Private Equity· $232M
2021-09-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Chris Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Leonardo
Co-Founder
Recent News
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