Research Data Science Intern- Spring 2025- Silicon Valley, CA

Job Schedule: Onsite

Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation

At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

Learn more about Nissan’s future here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDJ3GVA1QRw

We are currently looking for a Research Data Science Intern to join our team in Santa Clara, CA.

A Day in the Life:   

• Conduct exploratory data analysis to understand customer behaviors and trends, operating conditions of EV batteries and their state-of-health. Communicate insights to diverse stakeholders, and leverage relevant findings to help drive our team’s efforts.
• Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, managers, and stakeholders to develop data-driven, planning, segmentation, optimization, and predictive models for battery life management such as optimization of second use relevant exploratory and customer-facing applications.
• Working fast with Python and SQL – interns will be expected to contribute to data processing, feature engineering, model development and validation. Real-world data can be noisy, poorly structured, and highly limited; comfort with the tools of the trade will go a long way and maximize your impact.
• Communicate with business stakeholders to apply your ideas to battery circular economy.

Who We’re Looking for: 

• Must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in computer science, statistics, engineering, chemistry, operations research, or related technical field. Exceptional candidates in research-focused MS programs will be considered.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Fluency in Python, including proficiency with data structures & advanced algorithms
• Hands-on experience with data science packages including pandas and scikit-learn, experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, JAX, and/or PyTorch, and working ability with optimization frameworks like cvxpy
• Advanced artifacts in the form of sound and creative scientific papers (e.g. SIGKDD, ICLR, ICML, ICRA, ICCPS, etc.), open-source code contributions, and/or patents
• Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A strong passion for sustainability, empirical research, and for answering hard questions with data
• Ability to perform work onsite at the Nissan Advanced Technology Center Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, CA.

What You’ll Look Forward to as a Research Data Science Intern at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.

The Nissan Leadership Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success. Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and as permitted by applicable statutes and regulations.       

                                                                                                                                             It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligi