Data Science Intern (MA/PhD)

- MS in computer science, economics, statistics, or highly related field OR 2+ years experience on a data, research, or applied science team OR equivalent applied research experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills on quantitative topics
- Fluency in data-science fundamentals: data manipulation in R or Python, SQL, and statistics
- Keen judgment for balancing research depth and pacing
- Keen judgment for balancing research depth and pacing

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $46.88/hr in our lowest geographic market up to $88.94/hr in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/

About Us:

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About the Position
The Central Analytics team drives evidence-based decision-making throughout Twitch. As researchers and thought leaders, we leverage foundational data and sophisticated models to inform product strategy, guide business decisions, and unlock new capabilities. Our interdisciplinary team brings together experts in analytics, data science, machine learning, and user research to continuously innovate and improve the world's leading live-streaming platform.

Our team is seeking an exceptional intern with demonstrated experience extracting valuable insights from complex data. We value creative problem-solvers who possess a strong analytical foundation and the communication skills necessary to thrive in a collaborative environment. Our problems cover many different aspects of user behavior on Twitch, including onsite viewer engagement and commerce activity. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical thinker who can identify key patterns within large datasets and translate those findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

You Will:
- Drive Twitch’s understanding of users and their activity through ownership of research projects from data collection to model development, estimation, and validation
- Identify and pursue projects with significant business impact, and make compelling cases for prioritization and resource allocation
- Collaborate with specialists in data science, analytics, engineering, and economics disciplines to efficiently develop reliable and reproducible analyses at scale
-Deliver well-documented datasets, tools, and reports to key technical and business stakeholde

Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount