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Data Science Intern roles on CPT let you apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and data pipeline work directly toward your degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the internship must connect to your enrolled program of study, a computer science or statistics program covers most data science roles cleanly.
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Job Title: Intern
Department: Process Department
Direct Supervisor: Process Manager
Direct Subordinates: None
II. Job Summary:
As a Data Science Intern, you will work alongside experienced data scientists and engineers to turn raw data into meaningful business solutions. You will help collect, clean, and analyze datasets, build predictive models, and explore emerging machine learning or AI technologies to solve real-world challenges.
NO. Representative Duties
1 Data Preparation: Collect, clean, transform, and organize raw data from various sources to make it ready for analysis and modeling.
2 Exploratory Analysis: Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to find hidden trends, patterns, and insights that drive business decisions.
3 Model Development: Assist in building, testing, and refining statistical models, machine learning pipelines, and AI/GenAI prototypes.
4 Visualization & Reporting: Create clear dashboards, reports, and visual aids to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical teams.
5 Documentation: Document assumptions, methodologies, model performance metrics, and limitations to ensure reproducible research.
6 Other duties as assigned
7 Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
IV. Qualification
Job Requirements
Language: Language spoken commonly in the workplace is English.
- Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
Experience
N/A
Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (BS, MS, or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Physical Condition: The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods. Duties will include long periods of viewing a computer monitor.
Other Requirements
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job
- Solid ability and understanding of behavioral based and competency based interviewing
- Ability to source passive candidates through multiple methods (job boards, social media, networking, etc.)
- Strong decision-making experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create relationships with hiring manager and to understand their needs
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Training Required
- Company Policy, especially HR Policy;
- New hire Orientation;
- Related ERP training
V. Work Environment:
Bright, clean, and well-ventilated office building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work shoes.
VI. Key Performance Indicators:
Job Profile
Job Title: Intern
Department: Process Department
Direct Supervisor: Process Manager
Direct Subordinates: None
II. Job Summary:
As a Data Science Intern, you will work alongside experienced data scientists and engineers to turn raw data into meaningful business solutions. You will help collect, clean, and analyze datasets, build predictive models, and explore emerging machine learning or AI technologies to solve real-world challenges.
NO. Representative Duties
1 Data Preparation: Collect, clean, transform, and organize raw data from various sources to make it ready for analysis and modeling.
2 Exploratory Analysis: Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to find hidden trends, patterns, and insights that drive business decisions.
3 Model Development: Assist in building, testing, and refining statistical models, machine learning pipelines, and AI/GenAI prototypes.
4 Visualization & Reporting: Create clear dashboards, reports, and visual aids to communicate complex technical findings to non-technical teams.
5 Documentation: Document assumptions, methodologies, model performance metrics, and limitations to ensure reproducible research.
6 Other duties as assigned
7 Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
IV. Qualification
Job Requirements
Language: Language spoken commonly in the workplace is English.
- Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers, leadership and customers.
Experience
N/A
Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (BS, MS, or PhD) in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Physical Condition: The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods. Duties will include long periods of viewing a computer monitor.
Other Requirements
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job
- Solid ability and understanding of behavioral based and competency based interviewing
- Ability to source passive candidates through multiple methods (job boards, social media, networking, etc.)
- Strong decision-making experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create relationships with hiring manager and to understand their needs
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Training Required
- Company Policy, especially HR Policy;
- New hire Orientation;
- Related ERP training
V. Work Environment:
Bright, clean, and well-ventilated office building. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses and steel-toed work shoes.
VI. Key Performance Indicators:
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Get Access To All JobsData Science Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a data science internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. The role must be an integral part of your enrolled program, meaning your academic catalog, degree plan, or a specific course must require or credit the practical training. A data science intern position that maps to coursework in machine learning, statistics, or data engineering typically satisfies this, but your DSO makes the final call based on your specific program.
Can I do a remote data science internship on CPT?
Yes, remote CPT work is permitted, but the employer's physical address still determines which SEVIS record location applies and which DSO authorizes the placement. Your I-20 must reflect the correct employer details including their primary business address, even if you work from your campus apartment. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting a fully remote offer.
How do I find data science internships that are already familiar with CPT hiring?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified work authorization filing history, which is a reliable proxy for companies whose HR teams have processed F-1 students before. Targeting those employers reduces the back-and-forth about what CPT requires and speeds up the offer-to-authorization timeline significantly.
Does full-time CPT for a data science internship affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, if you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT before graduation, you lose eligibility for post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. Many F-1 students in data science programs use part-time CPT during the academic year and reserve full-time eligibility for a single summer internship to protect their OPT clock.
What should my CPT request letter include for a data science intern role?
Your letter needs the employer name, work location, exact start and end dates, and a clear explanation of how the specific tasks connect to your coursework. For data science positions, naming the tools and methods in the job description, such as Python, SQL, or statistical modeling, and tying them to specific courses or degree requirements makes approval faster. Vague descriptions like 'data analysis work' give your DSO less to work with.