Data Scientist Summer 2026 Intern

Data Scientist Summer 2026 Intern Please print/save the job description because it won’t be available after you apply. To be considered, please ensure that you attach a resume to your application. We ask that you apply with your personal email address rather than your school email (.edu) so we can stay connected about future roles at Southwest.

• Assists on data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, generative AI, or optimization projects by helping analyze contextual problems and contributing to solutions that support business objectives
• Learns and applies math, statistics, and/or modeling methods under guidance to support descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, or prescriptive analytics
• Helps monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of models in use by stakeholders
• Supports the formulation of solutions and assists in communicating results from data analysis and models, with direction from more experienced Data Scientists
• Actively participates in the Southwest Airlines data science community by learning from and collaborating with team members

• Classroom and/or industry experience using Python for data analysis, modeling, or scripting preferred
• Knowledge of foundational statistics and math concepts
• Knowledge of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive statistical methods and their differences
• Basic knowledge of, at a broad level, how technology platforms and architectures are applicable to data science
• Knowledge of data science project life cycle including engaging stakeholders to define the problem, solution definition, project planning, and executing per plan
• Academic exposure to compiling, cleaning, transforming, analysis, and visualization of large-scale data
• Skilled in statistical and scripting programming languages
• Ability to communicate in an engaging way with strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences up to and including functional leaders

• Free, unlimited space available travel privileges for yourself (taxes and fees may apply on international travel)
• Interns will be provided with any required equipment, such as a laptop, for the internship
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges
• Stipends may be offered based on eligibility and program criteria

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.