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February 3, 2026
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Portland, ME
Internship
Hybrid
$25/hr - $30/hr
Intern
WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that has been simplifying the way businesses operate for over 40 years. The internship program offers a chance for students to gain real-world experience in data science and machine learning, contributing to impactful projects while receiving mentorship and professional development.
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Responsibilities

  • Learn side-by-side from experienced data scientists to mentor and guide you through hands-on projects
  • Understand applications of data science and machine learning in the domains of fintech and financial services
  • Build code to extract data, test and train machine learning models, and assess model performance
  • Learn emerging trends in machine learning and identify opportunities for their applications
  • Synthesize findings into actionable insights and tailor conclusions to stakeholders of various backgrounds
  • Understand how machine learning projects are managed to drive a clear path to production and measurable impact

Qualification

Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program or a rising senior in a Bachelor's program in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or other related domain
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Python for data science and analytics through hands-on projects in coursework or self-study
  • Understanding of common machine learning approaches in regression and classification, as well as common performance diagnostics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Adaptable and comfortable working collaboratively and independently

Preferred

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurances
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • And more
WEX is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries.
Glassdoor
3.7
Founded in 1983
Portland, Maine, USA
5001-10000 employees
http://www.wexinc.com