Data Scientist Intern

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. 

Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Position overview

Diligent is seeking a Data Scientist Intern to join our Data Science team. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to data-driven product development by supporting research initiatives and helping the team provide actionable insights to inform product design decisions. You'll collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to ensure our products meet user needs and expectations through data analysis and machine learning techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing for various data science projects
• Support the team in conducting exploratory data analysis and creating visualizations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of machine learning models
• Help in the creation of data-driven artifacts such as dashboards and reports
• Participate in problem framing and ideation of data science methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business problems into data science solutions

Required Experience/Skills

• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in statistical analysis and machine learning concepts
• Good knowledge in Python programming language
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques
• Familiarity with data manipulation libraries such as Pandas and NumPy
• Knowledge of machine learning libraries like Scikit-learn or TensorFlow
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Fluent English communication skills
• Self-driven mindset and ability to work independently
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills

We Take Care Of Our Team

• Continuous learning opportunities in data science and machine learning
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diversity & engagement programs, company events
• An outstanding new facility with a first-class location and amenities in Budapest city center (Szervita square)
• Potential for a job offer for top-performing interns at the end of the program

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C.,  London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney.   To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

_{We are a drug free workplace. Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and Know Your Rights. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.}

_{To all recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.}