Skills

Communication Leadership Python Data Analysis Problem-solving Research Training Machine Learning Programming Analytics Data Science

Job Specifications

Data Scientist Internship - Summer 2026

Location: Flexible UK/EU hubs with hybrid working

Type: Paid internship

Join a global technology and strategy organisation where 3,000+ tech experts create AI-powered products and services that tackle some of society's biggest challenges--from climate innovation to next-generation digital platforms.

As a Data Scientist Intern, you'll work across the entire analytics value chain: framing business challenges, designing algorithms, implementing scalable solutions, and helping teams embrace AI. You'll collaborate with engineers, product owners, and industry experts on projects with real-world impact.

What you'll do

Apply modern data science methods (machine learning, optimisation, advanced analytics) to live business problems.
Translate complex results into clear visualisations and concise explanations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Build production-ready code and work with modern development tools in a collaborative environment.
Contribute to thought leadership through research, papers, or conference presentations.

What you'll bring

Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with contemporary data science tools.
Understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical foundations.
Clear communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Curiosity to learn quickly and collaborate across diverse industries and disciplines.

Why apply

Work with world-class teams on projects that impact millions of people.
Gain end-to-end experience, from exploratory data analysis to deployment.
Benefit from mentoring, advanced training, and a highly collaborative global network.
Flexible hybrid working with competitive internship compensation.

Applications should include academic transcripts showing current or final grades.

About the Company

Discover Haystack - the UK's fastest growing tech hiring marketplace. Driven by our award-winning mobile app and web platform, Haystack connects active and passive tech talent directly with hiring managers and talent acquisition teams. We're trusted by over 150,000+ UK-based techies, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Football Radar to established e... Know more