Data Scientist Intern (English Speaker)

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work. By combining deep industry expertise and unmatched data resources, Shift provides proven results that have earned the trust of hundreds of the world's leading insurers. Our insurance-grade AI is accurate, explainable, and secure—empowering human experts to move with unmatched speed, total confidence, and a renewed focus on the people they serve.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><video poster="https://8595762.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8595762/2026%20Website%20Refresh/2026%20Shift%20Brand%20Video/thumbnail-violet.jpg" controls="controls" width="300" height="150"> &nbsp;&nbsp;<source src="https://8595762.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8595762/2026%20Website%20Refresh/2026%20Shift%20Brand%20Video/2026%20Shift%20Brand%20Video%20(English).mp4" type="video/mp4"> &nbsp;&nbsp;Your browser does not support the video tag.</video></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn more at <a href="http://www.shift-technology.com" target="_blank">www.shift-technology.com</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>The Data Science team works on a broad range of subjects. &nbsp;We actively participate in the definition and development of our suite of products on fraud detection, anti-money laundering and claim automation. &nbsp;We have a lot of technical and professional experience in data science, data engineering, coding, business understanding and client interactions. Additionally, we also work on various data types such as structured data, free text, documents and images.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Please note that to be eligible for this job YOU should be currently enrolled to a Mexico City (Capital) University and able to commute to the office at least 3 days/week.&nbsp;<br>A University agreement (convenio de practicas) is MANDATORY. The university needs to provide or sign the contract.<br>This internship duration is minimum 6 months.</strong></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do…</strong></p> <p>As a member of the data science team, and working alongside our technical experts, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>Understand insurance data and fraud mechanisms;</li> <li>Create the associated mathematical models;</li> <li>Implement, test and optimize the associated algorithms;</li> <li>Participate in workshops with the clients to gather feedback and integrate it into the models;</li> <li>Continuously provide ideas to improve the solution.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring...</strong></p> <ul> <li>You are native in Spanish and fluent in English (mandatory)</li> <li>You have advanced technical skills in Applied Mathematics, Software Engineering, in machine learning and/or operations research;</li> <li>You combine strong analysis with synthesis abilities and are not afraid to deal with the details;</li> <li>You can write quality production code; SQL/Python/OOP skills required, an experience or a project in C# is a plus.</li> <li>You are keen to face our clients to discuss their needs and integrate their feedback into your projects.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible remote and hybrid working options</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generous PTO and paid holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mental health benefits&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional benefits may be offered by country, based on your eligibility - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice positions may receive some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>AI tools are used to help review applications for this role. Read our <strong><a href="https://www.shift-technology.com/hubfs/AI%20in%20Recruitment%20Notice%20May%202026.pdf" target="_blank">AI in Recruitment Notice</a> </strong>for what the AI considers, how to request a human review, and our most recent bias audit.</em></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>At Shift we strive to be a diver