Data Scientist Intern - QuantumBlack, AI

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges?
You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACTYou will be part of a multidisciplinary data science team working alongside experienced data scientists, engineers, and technologists, where you will learn the craft of applied AI and analytics by doing, contributing to real client solutions from day one. This full-time summer internship is for master’s students with graduation dates between December 2027 and August 2028 who are pursuing a degree in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and is expected to last 8-12 weeks.

You will assist in building and evaluating analytical and AI solutions, taking on well-defined tasks with close guidance and growing your skills across machine learning, data analysis, and AI engineering with every engagement. You'll develop a foundational understanding of how great data science teams work, from understanding business problems to delivering models and insights that drive real decisions. You will learn fast, embrace feedback, and build a strong technical foundation in a high-impact environment.

Your work will help solve some of the most complex and high-impact challenges facing clients across industries. Collaborating across Quantum Black, AI by McKinsey and Quantum Black Labs teams, you'll help develop innovative AI and analytics capabilities and scalable enterprise solutions. You'll help design and deliver production-ready AI and analytics solutions that create meaningful impact for clients. Your contributions will directly support clients in accelerating AI adoption and solving complex business problems 'll be based in our Atlanta, Boston, Chicago or New York office for a 8-12 week internship during the summer of 2027 as part of our global Data Science community.

Working in cross-functional teams, you'll collaborate closely with data engineers, machine learning engineers, and industry experts to deliver AI and analytics solutions. By partnering with clients from technical teams to C-level executives, you'll help solve complex problems that drive tangible business value and begin to build your skills as a client-facing technologist. Your work offers a unique opportunity to grow at the forefront of AI and data science.

You'll develop expertise at the intersection of technology and business by tackling diverse challenges in the evolving AI landscape. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll gain a holistic understanding of how data science enables advanced AI while collaborating with some of the leading technologists and AI practitioners in the industry.

YOUR GROWTH Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible.

Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear,…