Data Science Internship, 2024

About Us:

We believe that everyone deserves access to financial peace of mind. We’re dedicated to building simple and inclusive financial tools that help our members create healthy habits, achieve financial stability, and build a better future.

Perpay is located in Center City, Philadelphia in a one of a kind, river-front office. The space inspires our talented team members to build life-changing products for our customers and have fun while doing it! We created a home away from home by designing a kitchen, living room, bar, and office space all-in-one. It sets the standard for relaxed, collaborative work that encourages our team to follow their curiosity and draw their own map to a successful career.

We are proudly backed by First Round Capital and JP Morgan. Join us as we transform the credit landscape!

Our Products:

• Perpay Marketplace - Shop top brands and pay over time with no interest or fees.
• Perpay+ Credit Building - Report your marketplace payment history and see your credit score increase by 36 points (on average) within the first 6 months.
• Perpay Credit Card - Shop and build credit anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Earn 3% rewards, redeemable on our marketplace.

 

About the Role:

As an intern at Perpay, your main responsibility is to learn. We understand the value of mentorship and offer students an opportunity to gain real work experience before graduation. In the 10-12 weeks we’ll be together, you will have the opportunity to leverage our expansive data sets to research, identify and build features to train models and drive real impact. Applying your knowledge of topics such as modeling, statistical methodologies, and exploratory data analysis you will partner with business leaders and communicate solutions designed to drive company growth. You will also have the opportunity to think proactively and futuristically to identify opportunities to contribute to our long-term roadmap for Data Science. All while developing the skills to succeed in a fast-paced tech start-up environment and experiencing and contributing to our unique culture.

Our greatest strength is our people and we’d love for you to be one of them!

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in or will receive a Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or an equivalent technical discipline with an expected graduation date between winter 2024 – summer 2025
• Knowledge of machine learning and statistical research
• Experience using SQL for acquiring and transforming data
• Proficient in programming, analysis and visualization using object-oriented programming languages (Python preferred)
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages (Python preferred))

Bonus:

• Enrolled in a Master’s Degree or advanced technical degree
• Previous work experience in a technical field
• Experience with implementing machine learning solutions to production environments
• Understanding of modern scalable data science platforms

Hey, we know not everybody checks all the boxes, so if you’re interested, please apply because you could be just what we’re looking for!

What We’ll Bring For Internship: 

• Hourly compensation
• Espresso bar, full kitchen, weekly catered lunches, snacks, beverages, & everyday lunch essentials
• One of a kind office with comfortable work/lounge spaces and pleasant riverfront setting
• Opportunity to gain experience at one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country in both e-commerce & fintech working cross functionally.
  

 

What We’ll Bring:

• Competitive salary + company equity
• 401k with company match
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Relocation assistance
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• Student loan repayment match
• Gym subsidy with City Fitness
• Cell phone plan
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited PTO

 

Additional Perks:

• Opportunity to gain experience in:
• one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country
• both e-commerce & fintech
• working cross functionally

 

This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite (#LI-Onsite)

Perpay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, political affiliation, a