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LiveRamp

<div><div>LiveRamp is the leading data connectivity platform. We believe connected data has the power to change the world. Our platform powers insights and experiences centered around the needs of real people, and in ways that keep the Internet open for all. LiveRampers thrive on building together with curiosity and humility&mdash;and have a good bit of fun along the way. We&rsquo;re always looking for smart, kind, and creative people to grow our team and impact.</div><div></div><div>
Mission: LiveRamp makes it safe and easy for businesses to use data effectively.</div><div></div><div>
Get ready for the best learning experience of your life. You will receive the same orientation training as our full-time engineers, you will be matched with an individual mentor, and you will be committing production code by the end of your first week. In the course of your internship, you will be tasked with one or more mission-critical projects and make meaningful contributions to LiveRamp's success. Also, if our previous interns are any guides, you will have a ton of fun in the process!</div><div></div><div>
Internships are 12 weeks long. Should we want to extend you a full-time offer after you graduate, we ask that you would be willing to consider this at the end of your internship. We are seeking interns interested in full-stack application development and big data back-end engineering.</div><div></div><div><br>
You will:</div><ul><li><div>
Support the FP&amp;A team in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.</div></li><li><div>
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses.</div></li><li><div>
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for business improvement.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate financial information.</div></li><li><div>
Participate in ad hoc projects, such as process improvements, cost analysis, and scenario modeling.</div></li><li><div>
Present findings and recommendations to finance leadership.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Your team will: Work on high-impact projects that drive business decisions and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with business partners across the organization to support strategic initiatives. Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.</div><div></div><div>
About you:</div><ul><li><div>
Currently pursuing a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.</div></li><li><div>
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.</div></li><li><div>
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling is a plus.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Skills:</div><ul><li><div>
Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Onestream, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) is a plus.</div></li><li><div>
Prior internship or project experience in finance or accounting is preferred.</div></li></ul><div><i>
The approximate annual base compensation range is $30 per hour. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geography, as well as internal equity among our team.</i></div><div>
More about us:</div><div></div><div>
LiveRamp&rsquo;s mission is to connect data in ways that matter, and doing so starts with our people. We know that inspired teams enlist people from a blend of backgrounds and experiences. And we know that individuals do their best when they not only bring their full selves to work but feel like they truly belong. Connecting LiveRampers to new ideas and one another is one of our guiding principles&mdash;one that informs how we hire, train, and grow our global team across nine countries and four continents. Click <div>here</div> to learn more about Diversity, Inclusion, &amp; Belonging (DIB) at LiveRamp.</div><div></div><div>
We use automated decision systems (ADS) as part of our recruitment and hiring process. If you require an accommodation or believe that the use of an ADS may create a barrier to your application or participation in the hiring process due to a disability or other protected characteristic, please let us know. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring an equitable hiring experience for all candidates.</div></div>

FP&A Intern

MongoDB

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Summary</b></h3>
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We're looking for a strategic and execution-oriented VP of FP&amp;A to partner with our Product &amp; Technology organization. This leader, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, will serve as a key partner to our executive team&mdash;particularly Product &amp; Technology, providing actionable financial insights that guide decision-making.</p>
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You will play a central role in helping shape the technology roadmap and ensuring that the investment strategy is meeting customer needs while driving return on investment. The ideal candidate brings a mix of strategic insight, operational rigor, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced, SaaS environments.</p>
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Responsibilities</b></h3>
<ul><li>Own the end-to-end planning process for the Product &amp; Technology (P&amp;T) teams</li>
<li>Drive annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling across revenue and OPEX</li>
<li>Partner with P&amp;T leaders and the CTO to develop a headcount plan aligned with business goals, growth targets, and cost efficiency</li>
<li>Be a significant voice on the CFO leadership team and work together across the team on cross-functional projects to implement enhanced planning processes and tools to drive growth</li>
<li>Design and implement a scalable financial planning architecture, leveraging systems and automation to support quick decision making</li>
<li>Proactively provide business leaders and key stakeholders with real-time, data-driven insights that guide strategic decision-making and resource allocation</li>
<li>Implement a forward-looking framework for financial risk, opportunity tracking, and scenario readiness</li>
<li>Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing global FP&amp;A team supporting P&amp;T, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>15+ years of progressive FP&amp;A and strategic finance experience, ideally across both high-growth SaaS companies (30%+ YoY growth) and larger enterprises ($3B+ revenue) with significant international presence</li>
<li>Expertise in partnering with Product and Engineering leadership teams on performance management, quota setting, and comp design, with a strong understanding of SaaS go-to-market models</li>
<li>Strong deal strategy acumen, with the ability to assess pricing, terms, and margin impacts on multi-year enterprise agreements</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in leading distributed teams and developing finance talent across regions and functions</li>
<li>Exceptional modeling and analytical skills, with fluency in planning tools like Excel, Anaplan, Power BI, and Tableau</li>
<li>Executive presence and a collaborative mindset; able to communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leadership and board members</li>
<li>High comfort level operating in dynamic, ambiguous environments with a bias toward execution and results</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA or CFA strongly preferred</li>
<li>Ideal candidate is based in San Francisco, New York or Austin</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About MongoDB</b></h3>
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MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB's unified database platform&mdash;the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market&mdash;helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.</div><br>
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With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers&mdash;including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups&mdash;relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we're powering the next era of software.</div><br>
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Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It's what makes us MongoDB.</div><br>
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To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we're committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees' wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it's like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!</div><br>
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MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.</div><br>
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MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div><br>
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Req ID: 1273373468</div></div>

Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Paramount

<div><p><b>#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content&hellip; you in?</b><br>
We&rsquo;ve got the brands, we&rsquo;ve got the stars, we&rsquo;ve got the<b> </b>power<b> </b>to achieve our mission to entertain the planet &ndash; now all we&rsquo;re missing is&hellip; YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter &ndash; both for our audiences and our employees &ndash; and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.</p><div><div><b><br>
Overview and Responsibilities</b><br>
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We are seeking a Financial Analyst who will support the Technology functions across the Direct‑to‑Consumer segment. As part of an aligned FP&amp;A team, the Financial Analyst will report to the Manager, FP&amp;A, and will assist in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of forecasts and budgets, tracking performance, managing monthly operating expenses, and using analysis to support informed decision‑making.<br>
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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br>
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 Budgeting/Forecasting: Work on business models to manage forecasting of the monthly P&amp;L and drive the annual budget and financial plans of the Technology and Product organization.</li><li>
Reconciliation and variance analysis of forecast to actual results.</li><li>
Work with Accounting in preparation for the monthly close and analysis of results versus forecast/budget.</li><li>
Own and manage all accruals, contracts, and invoices</li><li>
Expense management, risk analysis, and mitigation.</li><li>
Actively monitor expense levers and cost controls required to maintain profitability and achieve budgeted profit targets. Manage the Capital Expense forecast for multiple businesses, including ingesting actual data, maintaining contact with budget owners, and reformulating monthly forecasts.</li><li>
Ad hoc reporting and analyses</li><li>
Delivering timely reporting to business partners detailing variances, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>
Meeting regularly with budget owners to discuss the current and future states of their departments.</li><li>
Maintaining and improving upon the Technology P&amp;L deliverable to our business partners.</li><li>
Assisting in the buildout of the unified technology organization in the new ERP system and creating new dashboards and reporting.</li><li>
Leveraging new features in Oracle will be key to maximizing our partnership with the Tech organization.</li><li>
Create and maintain trackers for tech contracts, third-party labor partners, and other factors to keep critical information easily accessible across the team.</li><li>
Creating new processes and partnerships for currently underserved groups in the Technology organization: developing regular reporting, having check-ins, and thinking strategically to solve problems.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p></div><div><br>
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Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required</li>
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in FP&amp;A, finance, or equivalent quantitative roles<br>
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Additional Qualifications:</b><br>
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Strong communicator with the ability to moderate based on audience and demonstrate an ability to partner with a range of cross-functional partners</li><li>
Experience in a highly analytical environment</li><li>
Strong work ethic and an acute attention to detail are required</li><li>
Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required</li><li>
Experience with SAP, Cognos TM1, and Oracle Financials a plus</li></ul></div><p><br>
Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.</p><p></p><p><br>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p><p></p><p><br>
Hiring Salary Range: $71,500.00 - 85,000.00.</p><p></p><p><br>
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.<br>
</p><p></p><div><b>What We Offer:</b></div><ul><li>
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits</li><li>
Generous paid time off.</li><li>
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount&rsquo;s most dynamic teams.</li><li>
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.</li><li>
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.</li><li>
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.</p><p></p><p><br>
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.</p></div><p></p>

Financial Analyst, Streaming Tech

Vercel

<div>
 About Vercel:
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 Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.
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 Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
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 About the Role:
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 We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. You&rsquo;ll act as a strategic business partner to teams across the company translating data into insights, supporting key decisions, and helping drive efficient growth. You&rsquo;ll be deeply embedded in planning and forecasting cycles, owning models that shape how we scale.
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 If you&rsquo;re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.
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 What You Will Do:
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   Partner closely with department leaders to align financial goals with operational strategy and support data-driven decision-making
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   Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for key functions across the business
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   Deliver real-time visibility into financial performance by tracking and analyzing key metrics
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   Build and maintain scalable models to support headcount, resource allocation, and business case evaluations
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   Lead variance analysis across actuals, forecasts, and budgets to surface trends, opportunities, and risks
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   Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate accruals and reporting
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   Prepare high-quality, insight-rich materials for executive and board audiences
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   Identify and drive automation and process improvements to scale FP&amp;A operations
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  </li>
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 About You:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
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   5&ndash;7 years of experience in FP&amp;A or a strategic finance business partner role
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   Strong financial modeling skills; proficient in Excel/Google Sheets with experience in planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite Planning, Pigment)
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   Proven experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and influencing decisions with data
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   Highly detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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   Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Zip) is a plus
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 Bonus If You:
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   Have supported indirect spend categories such as IT, Marketing, G&amp;A, or Facilities
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   Have experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments
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 Benefits:
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   Competitive compensation package, including equity.
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   Inclusive Healthcare Package.
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   Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
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   Flexible Time Off.
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   We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
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 The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $155,000 - $200,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
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 Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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Finance Manager

Handshake

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 <strong>
  About Handshake
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 Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. More than 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and 1 million employers &mdash; including 100% of the Fortune 50 &mdash; trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling. From freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond, we connect talent with opportunity at every stage.
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 This unique position in the ecosystem is driving exceptional growth &mdash; in 2025, we tripled ARR at scale.
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  Why Join Handshake Now
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   Shape how careers evolve in the AI economy at global scale, with visible real-world impact
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   Work directly with leading AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and top educational institutions
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   Help build a rapidly scaling business on a path toward multi-billion-dollar revenue
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  The Role
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 As a
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  AI/Machine Learning Engineering Intern
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 , you will contribute to building intelligent product experiences that help students discover and secure opportunities. Your work will span search, recommendations, matching, and other discovery systems that power job exploration on Handshake.
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 You will gain hands-on experience developing, evaluating, and deploying machine learning models in a production environment, learning how large-scale ML systems are designed, optimized, and maintained.
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 This is a paid, full-time summer internship with two cohort options:
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   May 18 &ndash; August 7, 2026
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   June 15 &ndash; September 4, 2026
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  In This Role, You Will
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   Partner with senior engineers and data scientists to develop machine learning models that improve user experience
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   Build Agentic pipelines/workflows to improve the Handshake student/employer user experience
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   Contribute to experimentation, model evaluation, and performance monitoring
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   Participate in technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and team reviews
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   Document methodologies and findings to support knowledge sharing and long-term system improvements
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  You Have
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  Must Haves
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   Are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
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   Have strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
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   Have exposure to software engineering best practices (version control, testing, code reviews)
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   Have familiarity with data analysis techniques and experience with SQL
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   Have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
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   Have strong communication skills and are able to explain technical concepts effectively
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   Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
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   Experience with modern coding tools like Cursor/Claude code/Codex
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   Prior internship or project experience in applied machine learning in domains such as NLP, search and recommendation systems
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  We Offer
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 Handshake provides benefits that help you feel supported and thrive at work and in life.
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   💰 Competitive hourly compensation
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   📚 Mentorship and hands-on learning from experienced ML engineers
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   💻 5 days/week in-office experience
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   🤝 Structured intern programming and team events
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 Explore our mission, values, and open roles at
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AI/Machine Learning Engineer Intern

Uber

<div>We're looking for PhD candidates to work with the Competitive Intelligence Team as a Scientist intern during summer 2026 (12 weeks). As an intern, you will be embedded in a product team working on solving real-world Uber problems under the supervision of an analyst on that team, and will have the opportunity to partner closely with Scientists, Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other cross-functional partners.
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<b>About the Role
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The Competitive Intelligence team works to understand the strategy and performance of Uber and other companies with similar products through a combination of external and internal data. Uber operates in a diverse array of markets and product categories filled with rapidly evolving competing options; assessing the success or failure of a product or strategy depends on understanding this context. Doing this, and doing it well, is an interesting and challenging problem. The team uses its data analysis, statistical modeling, economics, and business expertise to build scalable data products and ship actionable insights.
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We are looking for candidates passionate about solving new and difficult problems with data. You will build out and own competitive metrics/models, provide key insights, conduct deep dive analysis to understand new opportunities and empower teams to make more informed business and strategy decisions with competitive intelligence.
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<b>What You'll Do
</b><ul><li>Work with a mentor closely to define a business problem, scope a project, develop, and prototype the solution using data-driven approaches
</li><li>Work with engineers and product managers to turn prototypes into scalable solutions
</li><li>Present findings to leaders to inform decisions
</li><li>Establish standard methodologies for science such as modeling, coding, analytics, optimization, and experimentation
</li></ul><b>Basic Qualifications
</b><ul><li>Pursuing a Ph.D. majoring in Statistics, Machine Learning, Economics, or other related quantitative fields
</li><li>Candidates should have at least one semester/quarter left of their education after finishing the internship
</li><li>Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
</li></ul><b>Preferred Qualifications
</b><ul><li>Coding proficiency in areas such as R, Spark, SQL, Python
</li><li>Background in data visualization via open-source libraries/packages or third-party tools (i.e. Tableau, Mixpanel, Looker, or similar)
</li><li>Knowledge of underlying mathematical foundations of statistics, machine learning, optimization, stochastic processes, economics, and analytics
</li><li>Experience in the following areas: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, ML Model Development, Competitive Intelligence, Causal Inference, Operations Management, Transportation
</li><li>0-2 years of prior work experience in an analytical setting
</li><li>Organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently on multiple projects at once
</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business partners
</li><li>Open to feedback, excellent at implementing newly learned ideas and concepts
</li><li>Research mentality with a bias towards action to structure a project from idea to prototype to implementation
</li>Independence, self-starter mindset, excellent communication, and outstanding follow-through - you energetically tackle your work and love the responsibility of being individually empowered<br>
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For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is USD$67.00 per hour. For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is USD$67.00 per hour. For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base hourly rate amount for this role is USD$67.00 per hour. For all US locations, you will also be eligible for various benefits.</div>

2026 PhD Scientist Intern (Competitive Intelligence)

Lyft

<div>
 At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
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 Our Global Security team is at the forefront of this mission, ensuring the safety of our community and the integrity of our operations across all lines of business, including ride-sharing and our world-class micromobility networks.
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 As a leader in transportation, Lyft powers millions of rides daily across over 200 cities. Our Global Security team safeguards this ecosystem by conducting complex investigations, implementing mitigation strategies, and maintaining robust partnerships with law enforcement. We are looking for a Global Security Investigations Analyst Intern to join our team in the San Francisco office and provide the data-driven insights necessary to protect our people, assets, and reputation.
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 The Global Security Investigations Analyst Intern will report directly to a Global Security Investigations Manager while working in close daily collaboration with other Global Security Investigators. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between raw investigative data and actionable intelligence. You will be responsible for triaging incoming leads, identifying emerging threat patterns, and supporting high-priority investigations that impact Lyft&rsquo;s global footprint.
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   Triage and Analysis: Serve as a member of the team responding to investigative leads, triaging and identifying potential risks to Lyft&rsquo;s business units, including Risk, Community Safety, Payment, Identity, and Integrity (PII) and Flexdrive.
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   Investigative Support: Collaborate directly with Global Security Investigators to provide analytical support on complex cases related to organized crime, fraud, trust &amp; safety and internal threats.
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   Data Intelligence: Analyze large datasets to identify trends in organized theft and security breaches, leveraging SQL and scripting to automate data collection and generate insights.
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   Reporting: Build detailed investigating tooling to support investigative automation and efficiency using analytical software.
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   Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal partners in Legal, Policy, Fraud, Trust &amp; Safety, and Operations to drive mitigation solutions for identified gaps and risks.
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   Case Management: Utilize case management, internal tools &amp; apps and ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) to track, prioritize, and manage the lifecycle of multiple concurrent investigations.
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   Program Support: Assist with Global Security and Executive Protection programs on an as-needed basis to ensure comprehensive organizational safety.
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   Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master&rsquo;s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Data Science or Data Analytics, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or a related field with a graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2027 (required).
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   Analytical Expertise: Proven experience in data analysis, root cause analysis, and recommending deterrent enhancements.
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   Technical Proficiency: Strong familiarity with databases (SQL) and basic proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) to analyze data and automate repetitive tasks.
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   Communication: Outstanding written, verbal, and electronic communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to audiences of varying seniority.
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   Investigative Mindset: A creative problem solver who can work autonomously and make independent decisions within a broad procedural framework.
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   Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment and manage multiple priorities with consistency and reliability.
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   Integrity: Highest level of integrity and experience in the management of highly confidential and sensitive information.
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   Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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   Mental health benefits
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   In addition to holidays, interns receive 2 days paid time off and 3 days sick time off
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   401(k) plan to help save for your future
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   Subsidized commuter benefits
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   Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
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  Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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  Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office in San Francisco, California on a hybrid schedule &mdash; Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers.
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  The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area is $33-$37/hour. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
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