Talent Science Intern

CodeSignal is on a mission to discover and develop the skills that will shape the future. We can not wait for you to join us to pursue this mission together! 

Our skills assessments and AI-powered learning tools empower high-performing teams to go beyond skill gaps and help individuals cultivate the skills they need to level up. Some of our latest accomplishments include:

• Being recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Top EdTech Companies of 2024
• Getting Certified as a Best Place to Work 2023-2024
• Launching our AI-tutor Cosmo alongside our practice-first learning product.
• Seeing Cosmo featured in Times Square three times in as many months.

As a Talent Science Intern on CodeSignal’s Talent Science Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the development of assessments, learning and development courses, and client consulting. This internship offers hands-on experience in data analysis, assessment design and evaluation, learning and development program design, and consulting, providing a solid foundation for future I-O professionals.

You will work closely with a team of experienced I-O Psychologists on a highly collaborative team, gaining practical skills and industry exposure through a mix of research, product development, and client interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Conduct foundational analyses in R and Python to derive insights from talent assessment data
• Training Development: Collaborate on designing and developing technical and soft skill courses, working with subject-matter experts to create engaging training content
• Client Consulting: Support consulting initiatives with external clients, helping translate psychological insights into actionable recommendations to improve hiring and talent development processes
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow IO Psychologists on research and development projects, supporting data collection, analysis, reporting, and assessment technical documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Requirement: Current student in a graduate program for Industrial-Organizational Psychology or closely related field (e.g., applied psychology, organizational behavior, human resource management), actively pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree and not yet graduated
• Technical Skills: Familiarity cleaning and processing data and conducting statistical analyses, such as validation research, regression, and job analysis
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with legal and regulatory guidelines around employee selection processes
• Statistical Knowledge: Completion of at least one graduate-level statistics course with an understanding of core statistical concepts and methods
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both analysis and documentation
• Communication Skills: Effective communication (written and verbal) of technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with R, Python, and SQL.
• Working Autonomously: Ability to be self-driven to work independently and proactively recommend ideas.
• Adapting to Change: Flexible, creative, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment
• Education: Pursuing a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology or a closely related field.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in applying IO psychology principles in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment
• Mentorship and professional development from a team of experienced IO Psychologists
• Being a part of industry leading innovation, embedding Artificial Intelligence into talent development and assessment solutions
• Exposure to candidate selection and employee development projects inside some of the most well-known companies in the world.

Internship Details:

This internship is a fixed-term contract position with the expected duration of 17 weeks (January – May 2025). We are projecting an hourly rate in the range of USD $20.00-$30.00. This range is based on San Francisco benchmarks and encompasses all seniority levels eligible for this position. Offers are awarded on an individual basis and are subject to factors such as, without limitation, a candidate’s level of experience, growth trajectory, and local labor market.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Globally distributed, fully remote team
• Competitive salary, equity, and bonus comp packages
•   Medical, dental, and vision coverage
•   401k matching (US) or pension fund contributions (Global)
•   Unlimited time off policy
•   Learning & Development benefits
•   Physical & Mental health benefits
•  Equipment & generous home office setup stipend
•  Team activities and get-togethers to connect with your fellow Signalites
•   A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join a fast-growing SaaS company

We know that great work comes from great, and inclusive teams. At CodeSignal, we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our customers and helps us all grow as Signalites and individuals. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. CodeSignal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.