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Join Southwest Airlines as a Data Scientist Summer 2026 Intern to work on AI-driven projects enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting on data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, generative AI, or optimization projects to support business objectives
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of models used by stakeholders
  • Supporting solution formulation and communicating results from data analysis and models with direction from experienced Data Scientists
  • Participating actively in the Southwest Airlines data science community through collaboration and learning
  • Performing other job duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

  • Classroom and/or industry experience using Python for data analysis, modeling, or scripting preferred
  • Knowledge of foundational statistics and math concepts preferred
  • Understanding of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive statistical methods preferred
  • Basic knowledge of technology platforms and architectures applicable to data science preferred
  • Familiarity with data science project life cycle including stakeholder engagement, problem definition, planning, and execution preferred
  • Academic exposure to compiling, cleaning, transforming, analyzing, and visualizing large-scale data preferred
  • Skill in statistical and scripting programming languages preferred
  • Ability to evaluate appropriate data science, machine learning, or AI techniques with guidance and recommend solutions
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Currently enrolled full-time student pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree in Mathematics, Computer or Data Sciences, Information Technology, or related field
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at time of application
  • At least 18 years of age with valid U.S. Social Security Number
  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required; no sponsorship available
  • Residency in eligible states for remote work or willingness to relocate

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly pay range of $25-$29 based on degree progress
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week from May 19 to August 7, 2026
  • Free, unlimited space-available travel privileges for the intern (taxes and fees may apply on international travel)
  • Provision of required equipment such as a laptop
  • Potential stipends based on eligibility and program criteria

Training & Development

Interns receive mentorship, work on real-world AI projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and benefit from a culture of creativity and growth.

Career Progression

Opportunity to explore a future career at the intersection of technology and purpose within Southwest Airlines’ AI Delivery Customer & Commercial Team.

How to Apply

Submit your application and upload a resume using your personal email address to remain connected for future roles. Applications must be submitted online at Southwest Airlines’ careers portal.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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