Data Science Engineering Intern, Gesture
3-6 month Contract
Internship Stripend: $1,200 - $1,800 USD
Gifting platform
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Gifting platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
Internship Stripend: $1,200 - $1,800 USD
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide an on-demand solution to the historical problem of overpriced gifting and reduce wait time for deliveries.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a curious and driven individual who’s eager to develop skills across the data ecosystem
- Education: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Programming: Proficient in Python and SQL; familiarity with R or Scala is a plus
- Data Processing: Experience with data manipulation and cleaning using Pandas or similar libraries
- Data Engineering: Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Apache Spark)
- Data Visualization: Proficiency with tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Machine Learning: Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Communication: Ability to communicate complex findings in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Curiosity & Proactiveness: Eager to learn and take on new challenges with a positive attitude
- Creative Problem Solver: Can quickly adapt design approaches to meet varying project needs
- Collaborative Team Player: Open to feedback and excited to work in a cross-functional environment
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Proactive and Self-Motivated: Comfortable taking ownership of projects and driving initiatives forward
- We strongly encourage you to start by downloading our app at https://gestureapp.page.link/j... in addition, please visit gesture.vip at your earliest convenience
- The right candidate will experience the most success in this role will have a START-UP mindset and is interested in growing with the company from a ground floor opportunity
- We are seeking Sharp, Motivated, High-Performing team members
What the job involves
- This internship is an exciting hybrid role combining elements of data science, data engineering, and data analytics
- You’ll gain exposure to advanced analytical techniques, data pipeline creation, and data visualization while contributing directly to our projects and growth
- Build and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data is clean, reliable, and ready for analysis
- Work with our engineering team to design and optimize data storage solutions for analytics use
- Automate data collection processes using tools like SQL, Python, and data integration platforms
- Analyze data from various sources (internal and external) to identify trends and insights that drive business decisions
- Conduct exploratory data analysis and statistical modeling to support business teams with actionable insights
- Support A/B testing initiatives by setting up experiments, analyzing results, and reporting findings
- Develop predictive models to forecast trends and user behavior
- Leverage machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, and recommendation systems
- Collaborate with product and marketing teams to build models that personalize the customer experience
- Create and maintain dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders in an accessible format
- Provide ad-hoc data visualizations for different departments using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
- Ensure data accuracy and clarity in all visualizations and reports
- Hands-on experience in a real-world, data-driven environment with exposure to a range of data functions
- Mentorship from seasoned data engineers, data scientists, and analysts
- Work closely with data engineers, product managers, and marketing teams to translate business needs into data requirements
- The chance to directly impact decision-making and help shape the future of our customer engagement strategies
- Share insights and recommendations in team meetings and contribute to strategy discussions
- Networking opportunities within a dynamic, innovative tech company
Our take
In a world where traditional gift-giving has become increasingly complex, Gesture emerges as a beacon of innovation. Recognizing the challenges people face in sending gifts, the company harnesses technology akin to money transfer apps like Venmo to empower effortless gift-sending, and ensure swift delivery within hours.
Leveraging AI technology, Gesture's SmartSend feature streamlines gift delivery. One interesting function is that it enables secure gifting without the need for extensive recipient information, tackling a longstanding barrier and frustration associated with traditional gift delivery services.
Gesture aims to solidify its position as a premier gifting platform, catering to both consumer-to-consumer and corporate B2B gifting needs. All-in-all, the company seeks to become the go-to platform for every gifting occasion.
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Company benefits
- Flexible Schedule: Work from home or remotely, and choose a flexible schedule that works for you
- Best in Class Training: We may be a start-up but we make sure you get all the training and experience of any large company
- Great Benefits: Gesture offers unlimited paid time off and other great benefits from the day you start
- Free Gestures: We are all about sending gifts, this is why we give our team members free Gestures each month
- Great Internships: Our intern program is one of the best paid and unpaid internship programs in the industry
- Team Building Days: Gesture takes mental health very serious; we take time each week to take a break and build together
Company HQ
Garment District, New York, NY
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