As a Data Science intern at Stripe, you will join a dynamic team that leverages data to drive business decisions and product improvements. Your day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with data scientists and analysts to develop analytical solutions, applying machine learning techniques on large datasets to measure outcomes and predict future performance, and creating actionable insights through metrics and dashboards. You will also work on refining existing data sources and driving the collection of new data. The role requires proficiency in Python or R for scientific computing, along with SQL, and experience in areas such as machine learning, statistics, optimization, and causal inference. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a quantitative PhD program expected to graduate by 2027 and have demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Python
R
SQL
machine learning
statistics
causal inference
data pipelines
CI/CD
What you'll do
Apply machine learning and advanced analytics to measure results and outcomes.
Develop actionable insights through metrics and dashboards to influence business strategy.
Drive the collection of new data and refine existing data sources.
Work with Data Scientists, Analysts, and business partners to drive business impact.
Present analytical findings to the Data Science team, partner teams, and interns.
Learn quickly by effectively working with mentors and teammates.
What we're looking for
Enrolled in a quantitative PhD program (e.g., Data Science, Statistics) expected to graduate by 2027.
Proficient in scientific computing languages like Python and SQL.
Hands-on experience with machine learning, statistics, optimization, causal inference, or experimentation.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience evaluating feedback from mentors and stakeholders through previous internships or projects.
Market check
Salary context
This
$143,000–$156,000
range sits above
42%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$99,500–$216,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$126,800–$184,900
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Stripe
Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for internet businesses, providing payment processing, billing, fraud prevention, and banking-as-a-service APIs to businesses of all sizes globally. Industry: Payments Infrastructure & Financial Technology
Stripe currently has
52 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$178,600–$261,000
across 52 roles with salary data.