Data Science Intern

Job Description

Company Overview
DocuSign brings agreements to life for over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people across 180+ countries. The company’s solutions accelerate business processes and simplify lives by leveraging Intelligent Agreement Management. This platform helps companies create, commit, and manage agreements, unlocking business-critical data previously trapped in documents and disconnected from systems of record. DocuSign is recognized as the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

Job Title: Data Science Intern

Reporting Structure
This is an individual contributor role, reporting directly to the Director, Core Data Science. You will be joining the Data Science team to support core DocuSign products.

Key Responsibilities
As a Data Science Intern, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing DocuSign’s core products by:
• Building ML Models: Partnering with product managers, engineers, designers, leadership, and marketing to develop and deploy machine learning models.
• Delivering Data-Driven Insights: Generating actionable insights to inform product strategy and business decisions.
• Developing Testing Methodologies: Creating potential new methodologies for experimentation and building platforms/tools to scale these efforts.
• Optimizing Customer Journeys: Contributing to the development of Data Science models aimed at optimizing customer experiences.
• Building Data Pipelines: Designing, implementing, and maintaining data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various internal systems.
• Executing Keystone Projects: Identifying, planning, executing, and automating a significant project to address specific team needs or problems.

Work Model: Hybrid
This position is designated as Hybrid, requiring employees to divide their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is mandatory, with a minimum in-office expectation of 2 days per week (frequency may vary by team but will be weekly). DocuSign reserves the right to change job designations based on business needs and local law.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Basic Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in a related field and enrolled for at least one quarter or semester post-internship.
• Demonstrated experience in Python and SQL (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server).

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong problem-solving abilities and an eagerness to tackle complex challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Ability to both receive and provide constructive feedback.
• Proven analytical thinking, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest in Data Science, Analytics, and Machine Learning.
• Pursuing a PhD in Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering with a specialization in machine learning or AI.
• Experience with or knowledge of machine learning concepts (e.g., linear/logistic regression) and statistical analysis.
• Experience with or knowledge of the software development lifecycle/agile methodology.
• Experience with or knowledge of tools like Github, JIRA/Confluence.

Wage Transparency
The pay for this position ranges from $34/hour – $43/hour in California, based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Work Authorization Notice
DocuSign does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Life at Docusign
DocuSign is dedicated to building trust and fostering an agreeable environment for its employees, customers, and communities. The company values listening, honesty, and striving to do what’s right daily. DocuSign champions equality, ensuring every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed, be heard, exchange ideas openly, build lasting relationships, and perform meaningful work. Employees are encouraged to take pride in their contributions, knowing they help make the world better.

Accommodation & Support
DocuSign is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious accommodations during the job application process. For such requests, please contact accommodations@docusign.com. For any issues, concerns, or technical difficulties during the application process, reach out to the Talent organization at taops@docusign.com.

States Not Eligible for Employment
This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity Employer
DocuSign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a talented and diverse team that reflects its customer base and fosters a deep sense of belonging for all employees. Hiring decisions are based on experience, skill, aptitude, and a “can-do” approach, without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.