Data Science Intern (Operations) - Summer 2026

Wayfair • Boston, MA

70d • $35

About The Position

At their core, Data Scientists at Wayfair are strong in quantitative analysis, have prior coding experience, and take an interest in steering business strategy through data-informed decisions. They think critically to tackle complex problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are seeking a high-growth opportunity where they will have an immediate impact on day one. There are significant opportunities for new team members to emerge as leaders, taking on additional projects and responsibilities with strong performance. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and multi-terabyte datasets, Data Scientists will collaborate closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Operations Research, and Analytics teams in order to solve challenging problems. Typical responsibilities include constructing SQL queries, analyzing customer or supplier behavior and trends to generate actionable insights, and developing new recommendations for stakeholders to optimize operations.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Data Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or other quantitative discipline with the expectation that the degree will be obtained between December 2026 and Summer 2027, with a 3.0 GPA minimum.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future.
• Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient knowledge of SQL (incl. Aggregate functions, joins, etc.), Python, or other structured programming language(s) (e.g., Java, C).
• Experience in an analytics, business intelligence, data science or engineering role performing quantitative analysis.
• Hands-on experience conducting quantitative analyses on large data sets; experience with Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) and Looker a plus.
• Experience with cloud technologies and tools including VertexAI, GBQ and GCS.
• Analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow.
• Ecommerce or retail analytics experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build solutions to empower stakeholders across Wayfair to self-serve analytical needs.
• Comprehend, extract, and massage information from multi-terabyte data sources including sales, clickstream, logistics, product, and customer databases to deliver business insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with leaders of functional areas (e.g., Product Management, Software Engineering, Operations Research, Analytics) to identify the most impactful ways for data and analytics to drive decision making and accelerate profitable growth.
• Become the subject matter expert for data, analytics, and testing within a business unit to ensure accurate and proper interpretation of core business metrics and supply chain behavior.
• Perform deep-dive analysis, including the application of advanced analytical techniques, to solve some of the more critical and complex business and operations problems including demand forecasting, product segmentation, network design, and driving optimal end-to-end outcomes on speed, cost, and service.
• Develop data visualizations via reports, dashboards, and analyses to distribute data insights in an easily digestible manner to over 10,000 global employees.

Benefits

• A calendar of intern events including social networking, professional development and a leadership dialogue series.
• Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback.
• Skills-based training.
• Dialogue events with senior leaders to provide a holistic view of all functions at Wayfair.
• Coffee chat opportunities for interns to get to know one another.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Intern-wide innovation project designed to teach interns skills for handling ambiguous business problems.
• Intern Appreciation Day celebration.
• Events throughout Boston which allow interns to explore what the city has to offer including a Red Sox game, and Boston Harbor boat cruise.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees