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The Opportunity

We believe that a disruptive insurance company must have a principled quantitative framework at its foundation. At Root, we are committed to the rigorous development and effective deployment of modern statistical machine learning methods to problems in the insurance industry.

Root’s 12-week Data Scientist Internship offers the chance to work on meaningful business challenges in areas like Claims, Lifetime Value Estimation, and Marketing. Interns will collaborate closely with experienced Data Scientists and cross-functional teams, applying advanced quantitative techniques to deliver real-world solutions. We’re looking for candidates with strong quantitative skills, programming abilities, and a passion for problem solving.

Root is a “work where it works best” company. This means we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US.

Salary Range: $45/hour

Internship dates: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 – Friday, August 15, 2025

How You Will Make an Impact

• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to solve quantitative problems in the insurance industry

• Expand your skills with hands-on training and mentorship from seasoned data scientists

• Improve upon quantitative solutions in Claims, Lifetime Value Estimation, or Marketing

• Communicate insights from complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences

• Present your findings to leaders and stakeholders, showcasing the value of your work

• Demonstrate proficiency in data science fundamentals by the end of the program, with the potential to transition into a full-time Data Scientist role

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in a quantitative field, with an expected graduation date in Dec 2025 – Nov 2026

• Demonstrable knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and probability theory

• Proficiency in programming with R or Python, including experience in model fitting

• Strong communicator and storyteller with strong data visualization skills

• End-to-end ownership mentality with a high level of attention to detail

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Root, Inc., we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Join us

At Root, we judge people based on the merit of their work, not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems, we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.

Who we are

We’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms, we’ve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And we’re just getting started.

What draws people to Root

Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity, rigor, and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and you’ll hear similar reasons for why they joined:

Autonomy—for assertive self-starters, the opportunities to contribute are limitless.

Impact—by challenging the way it’s always been done, we solve problems that have a big impact on our business.

Collaboration—we encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn.

People—we are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.