Comcast Data Scientist Intern

• Interacts with product and service teams to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments. 

• Develops and codes software programs, algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources. 

• Uses analytical rigor and statistical methods to analyze large amounts of data, extracting actionable insights using advanced statistical techniques such as data analysis, data mining, optimization tools and machine learning techniques and statistics (e.g., predictive models, lifetime value, propensity models). 

• Develops and executes statistical and mathematical solutions to business problems to support larger initiatives under the direction of senior team members. 

• Creates data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.

• Works with large, noisy, and complex datasets to produce analysis of historical patterns in customer behaviors and product performance from complex real-world behavioral data. 

• Develops and deploys predictive models based on historical data that provide future predictions about customer behavior. 

• Constructs forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on applying data science techniques to business data. 

• Researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions. 

• Creates deliverables and presentations that report methodology and results of analysis. 

• Builds customer centric models and optimization tools to support large scale projects that utilize online and offline data, structured and unstructured data, set top box data and media/behavioral/attitudinal data. 

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. 

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Preferred Skills 

• Proficiency with Python, PySpark, and ML programming frameworks 

• Proficiency retrieving data using SQL 

• Understanding of statistical foundations for Experimentation 

• Understanding of predictive modeling concepts 

• Ability to articulate complex ideas in a simplified form 

• Understanding of data visualization concepts and programming frameworks 

• Preferred Majors: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics 

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university  

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)  

• Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating) 

• Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025 

• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs 

• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering) 

• Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V