Data Science Intern 80-100%, (f/m/x)

comparis.ch is the leading comparison platform in Switzerland. We have been comparing the prices and products of health insurers, other insurance companies, telecom providers and banks for over 25 years and offer the largest Swiss online marketplace for cars and property. Our comprehensive comparisons ensure transparency for our users and help them make the right decisions. With over 80 million visits each year, we rank among the most widely used websites in Switzerland. Four out of five people recognize us as THE independent comparison platform in Switzerland. And now, with the corporate introduction out of the way, we'll get to the point: we need you!

We're looking for an open and passionate individual to join our data team. In your 1-year-internship as Data Scientist you will contribute to maintain and develop our data products landscape and assist with data exploration, dataset creations and visualisation.

You will be able to impact and shape the adoption of statistical and AI tools across the company and how the data is used to drive products forward.

In detail, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the development of machine learning models, with a focus on Generative AI. This will involve working on various use cases and helping to implement and improve machine learning algorithms.

• Conducting data mining for exploratory analysis, extracting valuable insights from large datasets. You will be responsible for identifying patterns, trends, and relationships in the data to support decision-making processes.

• Contributing to the creation of training datasets by selecting and preparing the data for machine learning purposes. This will involve cleaning and organising the data to ensure its quality and suitability for model training

• Collaborating in data modelling and visualisation efforts to effectively communicate complex information. You will work on designing and developing visual representations of data, enabling stakeholders to understand and interpret the data more easily.

• Creativity and curiosity for data-driven innovation in an online environment and ability to apply data modelling, statistics and machine-learning to delight our users and solve business problems.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. 

• Knowledge/understanding in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Scala, Java). 

• Interest in working with foundation models (LLMs, multimodal models). Practical experience with tools like Python scikit-learn, LLMs fine-tuning is a plus. 

• Fluent in English, working proficiency in German is a plus.

At Comparis, we believe that empowered employees deliver the best results. We cultivate a culture of transparency, mutual respect and trust. Firm believers in lifelong learning, we are always trying out new things and continuously developing – both as individuals and as a team. We also offer flat hierarchies, considerable autonomy and creative freedom, as well as a skilled and motivated team that will advise and support you in your work and make it easy for you to push your own boundaries. Finally, we offer flexible working hours to work from wherever you are and live.

This internship will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in machine learning, data analysis, and visualisation. Your contributions will directly impact and enhance our projects. If you are eager to learn and have a passion for data-driven solutions, we would love to have you as part of our team!

Then don't hesitate and apply for our position today. If you have any questions, Daphne our People Business Partner, will be happy to help. We look forward to receiving your application!