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2026 Intern - People Data Scientist

Hybrid

San jose, United states

Fresher

Internship

11-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Go SQL Test Research Organization Analytics Data Science Large Language Models

Job Specifications

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! Were passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

Were on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!

The Opportunity

We'reseeking a curious and versatile intern to join our People Data Science team within People Analytics. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of AI development and user experience research, helping us build and refine AI-powered tools (bots and agents) that transform how our organization works with people data.

You'll split your time between technical development and user research, giving you hands-on experience in both building AI solutions and understanding how real users interact with them. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to develop technical skills while maintaining a strong focus on human-centered design.

All 2026 Adobe interns will be co-located hybrid. This means that interns will work between their assigned office and home. Interns will be based in the office where their manager and/or team are located, where they will get the most support to ensure collaboration and the best employee experience. Managers and their organization will determine the frequency they need to go into the office to meet priorities.

What YoullDo

AI Tool Development

Build and iterate on AI-powered bots and agents that help scale people analytics solutions to enable people analytics team members and internal stakeholders ( HRBPs, recruiters, leaders)
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new AI applications in HR and people analytics
Contribute to the technical implementation of conversational AI tools, workflows, and automation
Work with LLMs and agent frameworks to create solutions that make people data more accessible

User Testing & Enablement

Design and conduct user testing sessions to evaluate AI tool effectiveness and usability
Observe and document how end users interact with AI agents, identifying friction points and opportunities
Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback on user experience with AI tools
Synthesize findings into actionable insights and recommendations for product and enablement improvements

What You Need To Succeed

Currently enrolled full time and pursuing a Masters or PhDdegreein Industrial Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Science, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field;or equivalent degree required with an expected graduation date of December 2026 June 2027
Ability to participate in a full time internship between May-September
Proficiency in Python or R, and SQL
Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and agentic AI
HR relevant domain expertise ( employee experience, surveys, performance, selection)
Strong interest in user experience and human-centered design principles
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Comfortable switching between technical development work and user-facing research activities

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The pay range for this positionis $ -- $ hourly. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay rate for your job location during the hiring process.

California

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Colorado

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If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.

Massachusetts

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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