Data Science Intern Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Data science intern roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in tech, with employers filing H-1B visa and OPT-extension paperwork even for internship-to-full-time pipelines. Most require a graduate degree in progress and a STEM-designated program to qualify for the 24-month OPT extension. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Team Introduction: The GMPT-BI-DCC Data Science team supports ByteDance’s global business and intelligent operations ecosystem through advanced analytics, AI systems, and scalable data workflows. Our team works at the intersection of Data Science, AI Operations, Agentic AI systems, and business intelligence to improve operational efficiency and enable intelligent decision-making across large-scale global products. We are looking for highly motivated interns who are passionate about data, AI applications, and operational excellence to join our fast-paced and collaborative international team. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Support complex business and operational scenarios by building and optimizing data workflows, analytics pipelines, and operational monitoring systems to improve efficiency and scalability;
- Explore and implement Agent-based AI workflows, prompt engineering strategies, and LLM-powered analytics solutions to support intelligent business operations and data-driven decision-making;
- Participate in end-to-end AI operational projects, including data collection, annotation workflow optimization, model evaluation, experimentation, and deployment support;
- Analyze operational and quality metrics to identify trends, root causes, and optimization opportunities across AI/data pipelines;
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineering, Operations, and global stakeholders in a highly collaborative English-speaking environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related quantitative fields;
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or R for data analysis, automation, or modeling;
- Familiarity with Excel, data analytics workflows, and large-scale data processing tools such as Hive or Spark;
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship or project experience in data science, analytics, AI operations, business intelligence, or technical program/project management;
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts, LLMs, prompt engineering, Agent workflows, or AI evaluation methodologies;
- Experience with experimentation, operational analytics, quality measurement, or annotation/labeling workflows is a plus;
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional and multicultural global environment;
- Available to work at least 4 days per week for 3+ months.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $55. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
Team Introduction: The GMPT-BI-DCC Data Science team supports ByteDance’s global business and intelligent operations ecosystem through advanced analytics, AI systems, and scalable data workflows. Our team works at the intersection of Data Science, AI Operations, Agentic AI systems, and business intelligence to improve operational efficiency and enable intelligent decision-making across large-scale global products. We are looking for highly motivated interns who are passionate about data, AI applications, and operational excellence to join our fast-paced and collaborative international team. As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Responsibilities:
- Support complex business and operational scenarios by building and optimizing data workflows, analytics pipelines, and operational monitoring systems to improve efficiency and scalability;
- Explore and implement Agent-based AI workflows, prompt engineering strategies, and LLM-powered analytics solutions to support intelligent business operations and data-driven decision-making;
- Participate in end-to-end AI operational projects, including data collection, annotation workflow optimization, model evaluation, experimentation, and deployment support;
- Analyze operational and quality metrics to identify trends, root causes, and optimization opportunities across AI/data pipelines;
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Scientists, Product Managers, Engineering, Operations, and global stakeholders in a highly collaborative English-speaking environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related quantitative fields;
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with Python or R for data analysis, automation, or modeling;
- Familiarity with Excel, data analytics workflows, and large-scale data processing tools such as Hive or Spark;
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior internship or project experience in data science, analytics, AI operations, business intelligence, or technical program/project management;
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts, LLMs, prompt engineering, Agent workflows, or AI evaluation methodologies;
- Experience with experimentation, operational analytics, quality measurement, or annotation/labeling workflows is a plus;
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional and multicultural global environment;
- Available to work at least 4 days per week for 3+ months.
By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern: The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $35 - $55. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Science Intern
Target STEM-designated programs
A STEM-designated degree, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, or data engineering, is the baseline for the 24-month OPT extension. Without it, your work authorization window drops to 12 months, which limits your sponsorship timeline significantly.
Focus on companies with H-1B filing histories
Large tech employers and research-driven firms with established international hiring pipelines are far more likely to sponsor interns into full-time H-1B roles. Firms that have filed H-1B petitions historically are your strongest targets for intern-to-sponsor conversion.
Clarify the intern-to-full-time pipeline early
Ask during the interview process whether the internship has a structured return-offer program. Employers who explicitly convert interns to full-time roles are the ones most likely to initiate H-1B sponsorship before your OPT expires.
Treat CPT carefully to protect OPT eligibility
Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to complete multiple internships before graduation, track your CPT usage closely so you preserve your post-graduation work authorization.
Align your degree field to the job description
H-1B specialty occupation rules require a direct connection between your degree field and the role. For data science, a degree in statistics, computer science, or a quantitative discipline is far stronger than a general business or unrelated STEM degree.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors efficiently
Migrate Mate surfaces data science intern roles specifically posted by employers open to visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront saves time and ensures you are applying to companies that have already signaled readiness to support international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a data science intern role lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but it depends on the employer. Many large tech and finance companies use data science internships as a structured pipeline to full-time roles, and will initiate H-1B visa sponsorship before your OPT expires. Smaller employers may be willing but lack the legal infrastructure. The clearest signal is whether the company has filed H-1B petitions in prior years.
What visa status do most international data science interns use?
The majority work on F-1 CPT, which allows off-campus employment during the degree program. After graduation, they transition to OPT, and STEM-designated graduates can extend that to three years total. Some interns on J-1 visa exchange programs also fill data science roles, though J-1 comes with a two-year home-country residency requirement that can complicate H-1B sponsorship later.
Does my degree field matter for data science intern sponsorship?
It matters considerably. H-1B petitions require the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning there must be a direct connection between the job duties and a specific academic discipline. For data science, degrees in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or data engineering are the strongest fit. A degree in a loosely related field increases the risk of an H-1B RFE or denial at the specialty occupation stage.
Are data science internships STEM-eligible for the OPT extension?
The OPT extension applies to the student, not the job. If your degree program is STEM-designated by DHS, you qualify for the 24-month extension regardless of your internship title. Data science roles almost always count as a STEM-qualifying job for the extension reporting requirements, but confirm your specific program's STEM designation with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find data science intern roles that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists data science intern positions from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching there filters out roles where sponsorship is unlikely, which is a meaningful time-saver when you are working against OPT or CPT deadlines. General job boards surface thousands of postings without any sponsorship filter, making it harder to identify the employers actually worth pursuing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Science Intern jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.