ABOUT LUMEN

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

THE ROLE

Lumen’s Internship Program is a path for career readiness in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Be a part of an internship program, driving human progress through technology.  During a 10- week period, our summer interns innovate and make an impact by transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time.  Our interns are presented with real business challenges and provide solutions that make a difference across all areas of the company, all while learning the skills needed to successfully navigate the modern workplace.

The Experience

• Innovate – to deliver solutions to real business problems

• Transform – your skills and knowledge through challenging work projects

• Connect – to our company and culture creating valuable connections with your intern peers, work team and leaders across the organization.

• Impact – through Community & Social Involvement – collaborate with our ERGs to give back and make an impact in the communities Lumen serves.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Indirect segment has made a significant investment in data analytics via the Partner Data Marketplace, in order to maximize the value of this investment, we are looking to add a data scientist role to the team for the purpose of providing cutting edge thought leadership on advanced data analytics. This intern will work with the AI Strategist to understand the techniques, methods, tools that should be used to develop solutions for problems and works with the Architect (Solutions, Data) to understand data, solutions, and platforms that can be used to develop solutions. They will also create strategies for generating solutions and run quick analyses to ensure feasibility of approaches for solutions to use cases. Synthesizes the approach, data, process recommendations and provides the specs to the Pilot and Prove Team to develop proof-of-concept solutions. 

•     Analyze product and sales data, slice and produce reporting supporting key Indirect programs.  Developing use cases to test and drive specific business outcomes. 

•     Build and maintain data dashboard for real-time analytics action, including integration of Partner Data Model feeds 

•     Work with product team members to provide recommendations based on cutting edge thinking, as well as the latest industry trends surrounding data exploitation to drive outcomes, 

•     including AI and ML utilizations of real-time data advancement 

•     Interface with peer organizations to integrate product, sales, and operational data elements into actionable intelligence for the segment 

•     Educate team and key stakeholder groups regarding data trends and how that data can be used cross-departmentally to drive new revenue opportunities

•     Supports citizen-led AI/ML projects and upskilling training for AI/ML projects

•     Follows agile methodology to develop the pilot solution to prove out the benefit of the solution for the business

•     Records the specs for the data-driven insights generation process components built during the pilot so that the Executions team can operationalize

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE

Required skills:

•     Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior or master’s level education status at the start of the internship, graduating August 2023 – June 2024 

•     Major/Degree: In pursuit of degree in computer science, data analytics, or related field

•     Strong statistical background and understanding of advanced analytic techniques; advanced understanding/coursework in database management and math (Linear, Algebra, Calculus) 

•     Experience with A.I. and Machine Learning model development e.g. Neural nets, deep neural nets etc. 

•     Consistently informed of leading AI/ML methods and techniques along with experience in a variety of tools and platforms (R, Python, etc.) 

•     Proficiency in statistical data analysis and data mining packages (e. g R, Python) 

•     Solid programming skills in SQL, TSql, PL/SQL or similar database programming language 

•     Intellectual curiosity, along with excellent problem-solving and quantitative skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions

Nice-to-have skills:

•     Experience with ETL tools (e.g. SQL Server Integration Services) 

•     Understanding and experience of integrating with APIs. Knowledge of standards such as REST, JSON, XML, SOAP and OAuth 

•     Strong object oriented programming skills (e.g. Java, JavaScript, Scala) 

•     Understanding of the Cloudera Big Data Stack. Hands on experience with Hive, Impala and Spark. 

•     Azure AI Certified 

•     Tool and platform know-how 

•     Data mining languages and packages (e.g.R, Python) 

•     Big data frameworks (TensorFlow, Caffe, Spark, Hadoop, Azure AI Stack)

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application.  For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.  Thank you!

Requisition #: 318304

When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position.  Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role.  Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

EEO STATEMENT

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).  We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

NOTE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

DISCLAIMER

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Lumen is a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleashing the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps―quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world.