Data Science Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Data Science Intern

Requisition Id: 385254
Business Unit: Corporate

Location: Boston, MA, US, 02110

About the Opportunity:
Are you a curious, analytical student eager to apply your data science skills to real-world challenges at scale? Are you interested in building machine learning models, working with large datasets, and contributing to innovative AI projects that drive meaningful business impact? If so, XPO invites you to join their team for a hands-on, high-impact internship experience.

XPO is a leading freight transportation provider with 39,000 employees across North America and Europe, where advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies are transforming freight movement daily. Interns at XPO are embedded in real project work, paired with experienced mentors, and gain exposure to cutting-edge initiatives across the data science and technology organization. This is an exciting opportunity for students to sharpen their technical skills while solving complex problems in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

Program Details:

• Duration: 12-weeks (mid-May through August)
• Compensation: Paid, hourly position.
• Work Style: Largely in-person role, including training and development through XPO’s official internship program.

What you’ll need to succeed as a Data Science Intern at XPO:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• 2 or more years of relevant undergraduate coursework.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education toward a degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience programming in Python and working with data-driven libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, etc.).
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Coursework or project experience in machine learning, predictive modeling, or statistical analysis.
• Exposure to modern AI techniques, including deep learning or large language models (LLMs) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Energetic work style with a strong drive to learn and contribute.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to varied audiences.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Partner closely with a dedicated mentor and collaborate with experienced data scientists across the organization.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Develop and evaluate predictive models using machine learning techniques.
• Communicate results and recommendations to technical and business stakeholders through presentations, reports and visualizations.
• Work directly with cross-functional business partners to interpret results, iterate on findings and deliver impactful solutions.
• Gain exposure to innovative applications of AI.

About XPO:
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, they seek employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations, leveraging skills and experience to drive positive results and ensure a bright future.

Additional Information:

• XPO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• This description is not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
• Review XPO’s candidate privacy statement here.