Data Science Intern (Summer 2026)

DriveTime • Bentonville, AR

110d

About The Position

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership. The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. We are looking for a skilled Data Science intern for our Summer 2026 internship program. Our Data science teams here at the DriveTime Family of Brands support several different business verticals including; Marketing, Lending, Indirect Lending and Warranties. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors or master’s student with a graduation date between December 2026 – May 2027
• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related discipline
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Able to read and write in Python (R is a plus!)
• Working knowledge in SQL, Tableau and Excel
• An understanding of the Data Science Life Cycle

Nice To Haves

• Intellectual curiosity
• Fantastic problem solver
• Agile in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making processes
• Assist in developing and implementing data models, algorithms, and predictive models
• Utilize statistical and machine learning techniques to extract knowledge and patterns from data
• Assist with developing innovative ways to increase data intelligence within the business
• Present results of analysis to leaders and colleagues

Benefits

• Hands-on experience and completed projects
• Mentorship by industry professionals
• Paid internship
• In-house gym
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Community service opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees