Job Specifications
About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.
We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
The Role
We are looking for a Marketing Data Scientist Intern to join our team in a hybrid capacity in San Jose, CA, reporting to the Director, Marketing Science and AI/ML within Global Marketing.
Hiring a Marketing Data Science Intern allows us to transform underutilized datasets into actionable growth strategies, such as predictive lead scoring and automated performance dashboards. This role offers a high-ROI opportunity to optimize our advertising spend and improve customer retention through advanced analytics at a minimal cost. Ultimately, it bridges the gap between raw marketing metrics and high-level strategic decisions, ensuring our department remains competitive in an increasingly data-driven market.
What You’ll Do (Role Expectations)
Develop predictive lead scoring models to rank prospects based on their likelihood to convert, allowing the sales team to prioritize high-value targets and increase overall win rates
Analyze behavioral and demographic data to identify distinct customer clusters, enabling highly personalized marketing campaigns that drive higher engagement and $CLV$
Quantify the impact of various marketing channels on revenue through Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) to optimize budget allocation and reduce wasted ad spend
Design and analyze rigorous A/B tests for email subjects, landing pages, or ad copy to ensure creative decisions are backed by statistical significance
Build and maintain automated data pipelines that transform raw API data into real-time visualizations and automated insights dashboards
Who You Are (Success Profile)
You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions, knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed, navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and never stop developing yourself, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.
You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or Business Analytics
Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Proven status as a motivated self-starter with a clear passion for innovation and technology
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Prior experience in a marketing internship with a technical lens
Proficiency in technical tools such as SQL or Python for data manipulation and analysis
Zscaler’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission/ bonus/ equity (if applicable) + benefits.
Base Pay Range
$35 - $50 USD
At Zscaler, we are committed to building a team
About the Company
Zscaler empowers enterprises to modernize security, streamline operations and help transform business through its innovative approach to cybersecurity. The Zero Trust Exchange platform, strengthened by AI, safeguards thousands of customers against cyber threats and data breaches by securely connecting users, devices, and applications from any location. With over 500 billion transactions processed daily, Zscaler operates the largest in-line cloud security platform, preventing more than 9 billion security incidents and policy ...
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