Working at Thinking Machines
Thinking Machines is a technology consultancy building AI & data platforms to solve high-impact problems for our clients. Our vision is for the Philippines to become a global hub for data science. To do that, we create data cultures, one organization at a time.
We’re a company composed of intellectually curious, civic-minded, forever-learning individuals. We believe great data science products are built with care for people and the best way to drive inclusive innovation is to start with a diverse team.
Our field of work is incredibly dynamic, so we want to work with people who are committed to growing with us. We want to hire people who can demonstrate an ability to learn, then provide them with personalized coaching, growth opportunities, and a great working environment to get them to world-class.
Role Description
This intern position is a great opportunity for Filipino college students looking for an immersive internship or fresh graduates and career shifters just starting in the data science industry. Build your skills in analyzing industry trends, understanding diverse clientele, and identifying bespoke solutions that fit their needs.
This year, we're looking for interns who are ready to learn, get hands-on experience, receive mentorship from a member of our team, and work in a remote-first setup. We will match your background and skills to one of the following teams you can potentially become a part of:
- Create an in-depth industry study addressing client data needs with the Data Strategy Team
- Enable sales and client account management efforts with our Relationship Management Team
- Drive product insights through user feedback, market research, and UI/UX study with our Solutions Strategy Team
We're looking for individuals who:
- Are university students (3rd year and above) or fresh graduates (batch 2024) from courses such as Management/Management Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, Information Design, Environmental Science, Decision Science or similar fields
- Are career shifters from other fields and new to data science and tech consultancy
- Can commit to a full-time (40 hours per week), fully-paid, and remote-first internship for 10 weeks
- Can show a track record of being able to work hard, solve problems, learn independently, do quality work, and communicate effectively
- Can strongly demonstrate skill depth in some areas (e.g. designing in Figma, creating great slide decks, spotting ways to optimize processes, writing substantial research outputs, etc.)
Qualifications
This intern track is for you if you have the following skills:
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Presentation Skills
- Time management
- Deck-Making
- Beginner Business Intelligence
- Desktop Market Research & Opportunity Spotting
Bonus Points if you have any (but not necessarily all) of the following skills/interests:
- Strong storytelling skills through deck-making (professional slides)
- Graphic design proficiency (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; knowledge in After Effects, Figma)
- Familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Airtable, etc.)
- Copywriting and/or Social Media Management
- Events Management
- Industry knowledge (Retail Financial Industry)
- Generative AI technical knowledge and applications
- Familiarity with SEO principles
- Previous experience in sales or customer-facing roles
- Industry trend analysis for actionable insights
- Understanding of basic user experience research (UXR) and UI/UX design principles
- Basic sales & marketing principles
Logistics
- 10+ weeks starting June 10, 2024
- Paid internship
- Full-time, remote-first work
Send in your resume and fill out the form below to kickstart your application!
Deadline of Application is on April 5, 2024, 11:59 PM.
Philippines
