Data Science Intern

Coinbase
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with experimentation and data-driven storytelling. This internship is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on exposure to a fast-growing crypto-native company in a hybrid work arrangement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with coursework or project experience in statistical modeling and a passion for experimentation
    — “Demonstrated interest in experimentation (A/B testing), causal inference, or machine learning through coursework or projects.”
  • Individuals pursuing a quantitative degree and looking for mentorship in a high-impact environment
    — “Currently pursuing a BA/BS or graduate degree in a quantitative discipline ... or equivalent experience.”
  • Those comfortable with data storytelling and collaborating with product and engineering teams
    — “Distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights through data-driven storytelling for technical and non-technical audiences.”

Things to consider

  • The internship is time-bound to 12 weeks during summer 2027, requiring a specific commitment window.
    — “This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.”
  • The role involves in-person work sessions, which may require travel to San Francisco.
    — “remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges”.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with A/B testing and causal inference in your resume and interview stories.
    — “Support the design and execution of experiments, including A/B tests and causal inference methods.”
  • Showcase your ability to build and maintain analytical datasets and pipelines.
    — “Build and maintain analytical datasets and pipelines that ensure data integrity and power your analyses and models.”
  • Demonstrate how you’ve used generative AI to improve workflow efficiency or data quality in past projects.
    — “Utilizes generative AI responsibly ... drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.”
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Skills & requirements

Required

PythonSQL

Stack & domain

SQLPythonStatistical ModelingData AnalysisMachine LearningLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkFinance

About the role

Original posting from Coinbase

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.

As a Data Science Intern on the Strategy, Execution, & Analytics team within the Platform group, you'll partner with product and engineering teams to turn data into decisions that drive real business impact. This team builds analytics models and systems that scale insights across Coinbase and directly into the product. You'll collaborate with senior data scientists and business partners to design experiments, build models, and deliver data-driven recommendations that shape how millions of customers experience crypto. You will gain hands-on experience at a publicly traded crypto-native company, with mentorship from senior data scientists and direct exposure to how data shapes the company.

What you'll do:

Collaborate with product teams to create analyses and build models that drive measurable business outcomes.

Support the design and execution of experiments, including A/B tests and causal inference methods.

Build and maintain analytical datasets and pipelines that ensure data integrity and power your analyses and models.

Distill complex analyses into clear, actionable insights through data-driven storytelling for technical and non-technical audiences.

Partner with senior team members on analytical deep dives to diagnose and address complex business problems.

Required Skills and Experience:

Coursework or project experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, or a related quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, economics, physics, computer science).

Familiarity with SQL for data analysis and Python for programming or modeling.

Demonstrated interest in experimentation (A/B testing), causal inference, or machine learning through coursework or projects.

Currently pursuing a BA/BS or graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Math, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics) or equivalent experience.

Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Req ID: P78149

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.

Hourly Rate:$50—$50 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.

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Source: Coinbase careers

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