Data Science Intern

Bitsight is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Bitsight to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss.
Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis.

• We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011
• Over 3000 customers trust Bitsight
• Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote

Bitsight is a cybersecurity startup located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. We pioneered the market for Security Ratings—an objective, verifiable, outside-in metric of a company’s overall cybersecurity posture. Our mission is to enable a safer and more secure world by empowering better cyber risk decisions.

We are now offering a Summer Data Science Internship for Graduate Students seeking academic credit (this is an unpaid position). In this role, you will support data-focused initiatives within our data science team—gathering and processing data, contributing to model evaluation discussions, and collaborating on metrics and reporting. You’ll also observe and participate in the full data science and analytics lifecycle, gaining exposure to best practices in both data science and cybersecurity.

Key Requirements & Skills

Academic Enrollment

• Must be enrolled in a relevant graduate program at an accredited university in the United States and eligible to receive academic credit for this unpaid internship

Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with SQL for querying and aggregating data

• Basic knowledge of Python (data manipulation, scripting)

• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals and common evaluation metrics

• Experience with data visualization and dashboarding

Collaboration & Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting work and sharing findings

• Comfortable working in a team environment—asking questions, gathering requirements, and iterating on feedback

Organization & Self-Motivation

• Ability to manage time effectively in a remote setting

• Detail-oriented approach to coding, reporting, and documentation

Internship Logistics

• Duration: ~10–12 weeks (Summer 2025)

• Weekly Commitment: ~20 hours/week (flexible with academic schedules)

• Compensation: Unpaid (for academic credit only); not eligible for benefits; proof of enrollment in and eligibility to receive academic credit from a relevant graduate program at an accredited university based in the United States is required 

• Location: Remote-friendly (within United States), with optional in-person work at our Boston office

• Bitsight interns are not guaranteed employment upon completion of the internship or graduation from their academic program

Why BitSight?

• Industry Leader: We created the Security Ratings market, transforming how organizations manage cybersecurity risk.

• Innovative Environment: Join a dynamic, collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Professional Growth: Develop practical data science skills in large-scale data analysis, learn best practices, and gain exposure to real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Diversity. Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read.  Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.  We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants:

Bitsight also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email recruiting@bitsight.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.