Analytic Science Intern

FICO (NYSE: FICO)is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity

“You will be an integral part of a team of data scientists working to build predictive machine learning models, analyze and validate production model behavior, and ensure optimal model performance.” - Analytic Science-Sr Manager

What You’ll Contribute

• Build or evaluate machine learning models in the domain of financial crime prevention and credit lifecycle management. This may include analysis of large amounts of historical data, determining suitability for modeling, data cleaning and filtering, pattern identification, feature generation, devising sampling schemes, generating performance definitions, performing experiments with different types of model architectures, and analyzing performance to identify the best architectures to employ. Project area to be determined closer to start of internship and dependent on business needs at that time
• Apply machine learning and statistical methodologies to achieve a thorough analysis of model behavior.
• Work under time and resource constraints and collaborate with others within FICO to enable integration and deployment of analytic software and solutions.

What We’re Seeking

• Current BS degree students planning to work toward MS or existing MS/PhD degree students in statistics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, physics or operations research field. Some related experience (school or industry) in machine learning and data mining.
• Excellent time management, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Unix operating system, and programming languages such as Python, Java, C, or C++ and familiarity with basic software design principles and coding standards and best practices. 
• Experience analyzing large datasets and applying data-cleaning techniques along with performing statistical analyses leading to the understanding of the structure of datasets is a plus.

• Knowledge of one or more algorithms and concepts such as Bayesian networks, PCA, linear and logistic regressions, inference, estimation, experimental design, neural networks, deep learning, generative AI, transformer technology, and contrastive machine learning, synthetic data generation.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture strongly reflecting our core values:  Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
• The base pay range for this role is: USD$40.00 per hour.

Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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