Comcast is a Fortune 50 leader in media and technology, and they are seeking a Data Scientist Co-op to gain hands-on experience while contributing to meaningful projects. The role involves extracting insights from large datasets and developing predictive models to support business decisions.
Interacts with product and service teams to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments.
Develops and codes software programs, algorithms and automated processes to cleanse, integrate and evaluate large datasets from multiple disparate sources.
Uses analytical rigor and statistical methods to analyze large amounts of data, extracting actionable insights using advanced statistical techniques such as data analysis, data mining, optimization tools and machine learning techniques and statistics (e.g., predictive models, lifetime value, propensity models).
Develops and executes statistical and mathematical solutions to business problems to support larger initiatives under the direction of senior team members.
Creates data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.
Works with large, noisy, and complex datasets to produce analysis of historical patterns in customer behaviors and product performance from complex real-world behavioral data.
Develops and deploys predictive models based on historical data that provide future predictions about customer behavior.
Constructs forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on applying data science techniques to business data.
Researches and applies knowledge of existing and emerging data science principles, theories, and techniques to inform business decisions.
Creates deliverables and presentations that report methodology and results of analysis.
Builds customer centric models and optimization tools to support large scale projects that utilize online and offline data, structured and unstructured data, set top box data and media/behavioral/attitudinal data.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting March 30, 2026, through September 18, 2026.
Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs.
Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting.
Preferred
Proficiency with Python, PySpark, and ML programming frameworks
Proficiency retrieving data using SQL
Understanding of statistical foundations for Experimentation
Understanding of predictive modeling concepts
Ability to articulate complex ideas in a simplified form
Understanding of data visualization concepts and programming frameworks
Preferred Majors: Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics
Benefit
Best-in-class Benefits
Expert guidance
Always-on tools
Comcast is a media and technology company that connects millions of people to the moments and experiences that matter most. It is a sub-organization of SkyShowtime.
