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Data Science Intern roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian nationals pursuing data-focused internships at U.S. companies.
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Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
The Community You Will Join:
Airbnb is seeking a (PhD) Data Science Intern to join the Core Data Science team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The Data Science organization aims to be a business multiplier by solving complex and technical questions that underlie the foundations of Airbnb’s business through a mix of data research, modeling, and empirical methods. Core Data Science at Airbnb aims to innovate and apply deep scientific approaches to solve critical problems for the Airbnb platform and its users. The team aims to accelerate scalable scientific innovation through bringing new methods and technologies to Airbnb problems across the company.
The Difference You Will Make:
During the internship, you’ll be integrated into the Trip Intelligence working group at Airbnb. Airbnb's product is the Trip, and the Trip Intelligence working seeks to transform our understanding of what happens in the real world on trips. The primary goal of your role is to improve the quality of our GSAT model, which infers Guest satisfaction with their trip experience through applications of AI to a variety of data sources.
Key Responsibilities Includes:
- Conducting literature reviews to identify ways in which active learning can be integrated into our current model.
- Investigating innovative approaches to improving labeling for training and evaluation datasets.
- Implementing an active learning pipeline for our existing model and analyzing the performance.
- Investigating other approaches to improving label quality (e.g. LLM labeling agents).
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge problem, leveraging your knowledge of GenAI methods. You will have the chance to participate in exploratory research that directly impacts our understanding of the core part of the Airbnb experience, while also gaining valuable experience in the field.
A Typical Day:
As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. You can expect to:
- Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones.
- Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates.
- Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Data Science org and broader Airbnb community.
Your Expertise:
This opportunity is for full-time Doctorate students enrolled at a nationally-accredited university in the United States graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with the following background:
- Studying computer science, computer engineering, data science, or an equivalent technical field.
- Knowledge of cutting edge GenAI techniques in the image domain.
- Ability to read and summarize papers from the literature.
- Solid Python coding skills.
- Familiarity with at least one DNN framework (PyTorch or Tensorflow).
- Demonstrated interest in high growth, technology, and/or hospitality companies.
- Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT with 2-year STEM extension is accepted).
Your Location:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Currency: USD
Pay Rate: $4,500.00 biweekly
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range: $4,500—$4,500 USD
INTRODUCTION
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
The Community You Will Join:
Airbnb is seeking a (PhD) Data Science Intern to join the Core Data Science team for our 2026 Summer Intern Program from June 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026. The Data Science organization aims to be a business multiplier by solving complex and technical questions that underlie the foundations of Airbnb’s business through a mix of data research, modeling, and empirical methods. Core Data Science at Airbnb aims to innovate and apply deep scientific approaches to solve critical problems for the Airbnb platform and its users. The team aims to accelerate scalable scientific innovation through bringing new methods and technologies to Airbnb problems across the company.
The Difference You Will Make:
During the internship, you’ll be integrated into the Trip Intelligence working group at Airbnb. Airbnb's product is the Trip, and the Trip Intelligence working seeks to transform our understanding of what happens in the real world on trips. The primary goal of your role is to improve the quality of our GSAT model, which infers Guest satisfaction with their trip experience through applications of AI to a variety of data sources.
Key Responsibilities Includes:
- Conducting literature reviews to identify ways in which active learning can be integrated into our current model.
- Investigating innovative approaches to improving labeling for training and evaluation datasets.
- Implementing an active learning pipeline for our existing model and analyzing the performance.
- Investigating other approaches to improving label quality (e.g. LLM labeling agents).
This internship offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge problem, leveraging your knowledge of GenAI methods. You will have the chance to participate in exploratory research that directly impacts our understanding of the core part of the Airbnb experience, while also gaining valuable experience in the field.
A Typical Day:
As an intern, you’ll be integrated into a team where you’ll contribute to challenging projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be superhosts to you during the summer. We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel. You can expect to:
- Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones.
- Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates.
- Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship.
- Actively participate in and contribute to the Data Science org and broader Airbnb community.
Your Expertise:
This opportunity is for full-time Doctorate students enrolled at a nationally-accredited university in the United States graduating between December 2026 - June 2027 with the following background:
- Studying computer science, computer engineering, data science, or an equivalent technical field.
- Knowledge of cutting edge GenAI techniques in the image domain.
- Ability to read and summarize papers from the literature.
- Solid Python coding skills.
- Familiarity with at least one DNN framework (PyTorch or Tensorflow).
- Demonstrated interest in high growth, technology, and/or hospitality companies.
- Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT with 2-year STEM extension is accepted).
Your Location:
This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list. If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.
Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:
Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Currency: USD
Pay Rate: $4,500.00 biweekly
How We’ll Take Care Of You:
Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.
Pay Range: $4,500—$4,500 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Intern
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
E-3 eligibility requires the role to be a specialty occupation. Make sure your resume and cover letter explicitly connect your Australian statistics, computer science, or data science degree to the intern job description, vague degree titles raise questions at the LCA stage.
Target employers already filing LCAs
Search DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for companies that have recently certified LCAs for data science or analyst intern roles. These employers understand the E-3 process and won't need to be educated on their obligations before extending you an offer.
Clarify internship duration before signing
E-3 status is granted in increments tied to your employment period. Confirm with your employer whether the internship runs under 12 months, since a short-term role may require a second LCA filing if it converts to a full-time position after graduation.
Get your transcript evaluated before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees, but some employers and consular officers request formal credential evaluation. Having a NACES-member evaluation ready removes a common late-stage delay in the offer process.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA filing and consulate preparation can stall a start date. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service handles the entire process from LCA submission through your Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth interview appointment, so nothing slips between you and your employer.
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Find Data Science Intern JobsData Science Intern E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Science Intern jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search for Data Science Intern roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up applying blind. Searching through Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is a real possibility for Australian nationals, saving you from chasing employers who won't file an LCA for an intern position.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Data Science Intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, or data science. Roles listed as requiring 'any bachelor's degree' can fail the specialty occupation test. You and your employer need to document the degree requirement clearly in the LCA filing to satisfy DOL's standard.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Data Science Intern roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for intern-stage candidates. The H-1B requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and has a cap of 85,000 slots annually. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation exclusively for Australian nationals that has never been exhausted, meaning there's no lottery and no waitlist. You can apply directly from Australia and have your visa before your start date.
Can my employer sponsor an E-3 for a short-term internship?
Yes, there's no minimum employment duration requirement for E-3 status. The LCA and visa can be issued for internships as short as a few months, tied to your actual employment end date. The practical consideration is that your employer needs to file a new LCA if the internship extends or converts to a full-time role, which requires planning ahead with HR.
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