Data Scientist Intern

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.</span></p></div><p>At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.</p> <p>If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>THE WORK</h2> <p>As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey.</p> <p>As a Data Scientist Intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work with a best-in-class data team and contribute to the analysis and interpretation of sophisticated on-chain data. Your work will play a crucial role in driving business decisions and crafting the future of blockchain technology. This internship will provide you with valuable experience in working with on-chain data and exploring the innovative world of web3.</p> <h2>WHAT YOU'LL DO</h2> <ul> <li>Preprocess on-chain data using SQL and PySpark to ensure its accuracy and reliability.</li> <li>Perform exploratory data analysis using Python notebooks and Git, uncovering valuable insights and patterns.</li> <li>Experiment with statistical modeling techniques using Python notebooks and machine learning tools in Databricks, predicting trends in metrics.</li> <li>Build visually engaging and insightful visualizations using tools like Tableau, optimally conveying data insights to relevant individuals or groups.</li> </ul> <h2>WHAT YOU'LL BRING</h2> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a Graduate degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, research methods, statistics, computer science, or another highly relevant field of study.</li> <li>Proven experience in manipulating datasets through script-based languages like R or Python.</li> <li>Proficiency in SQL, allowing you to efficiently extract and analyze data.</li> <li>Strong understanding of statistical principles and experience analyzing large datasets using methods such as regression, clustering, and dimension reduction.</li> <li>Passionate about learning about crypto and web3, with a desire to contribute to the future of blockchain technology.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who we are:</strong></h2> <p>Do Your Best Work</p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders</li> <li>A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.</li> <li>Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.</li> <li>In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.</li> <li>Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team</li> <li>We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!</li> </ul> <h2>Take Control of Your Finances</h2> <ul> <li>Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity</li> <li>Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support</li> <li>Employee giving match</li> <li>Mobile phone stipend</li> </ul> <h2>Take Care of Yourself</h2> <ul> <li>R&amp;R days so you can rest and recharge</li> <li>Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite &amp; virtual programming</li> <li>Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it</li> <li>Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.</li> <li>Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events</li> </ul> <p>Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.</p> <p>Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please find our&nbsp;<a href="https://ripple.com/eu-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice </a>and our <a href="https://ripple.com/ca-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">California Applicant Privacy Notice</a> for reference.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>For positions that will be based in CA, the hourly range for this position is below. Actual rates may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">CA Hourly Rate Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$48</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$50.50 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <p><strong>WHO WE ARE:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do Your Best Work</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.&nbsp; A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Control of Your Finances</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Employee giving match</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mobile phone stipend</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take Care of Yourself</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">R&amp;R days so you can rest and recharge</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite &amp; virtual programming</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><em data-stringify-type="italic">Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <hr> <div><em>Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.</em></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><em>Please find our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/eu-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice </a>and our <a href="https://ripple.com/legal/ca-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank">California Applicant Privacy Notice</a> for reference.</em></div> <div><hr></div></div>