JMP 2027 Summer Internship: Machine Learning/ C++/AI (Master's/PhD)

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that will help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at JMP (a subsidary of SAS)! Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.     

The JMP Life Sciences division improves all JMP products with advanced solutions in a wide number of fields, including AI, machine learning, genomics, and clinical data science.  We are also spearheading new developments for cutting edge implementations using modern LLMs, agentic design, context engineering, UI design, PyTorch, and XGBoost. 

Role responsibilities for this internship include:

• Programming in Python to build new AI-integrated routines for JMP.
• Testing, benchmarking, documenting, and promoting this work (written and/or video).   

• Pursuing a Master’s or preferably a PhD in Computer Science, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Clinical Statistics, Statistical Genomics, Engineering, or other life-science-analytic focused major, not graduating prior to December 2027
• Someone with very strong communication and coding skills – both written and verbal.
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty.  
• You’re interested in the future of analytics and embrace technology. 
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do. 

• Applications open: October 2026  
• Interviews begin:  October 2026 on a rolling basis.

• Internship: May 18, 2027 – August 6, 2027 (These dates are not flexible. To be considered for the JMP Summer Internship program, all interns must be available to start in person at Cary HQ on May 18, 2027. Summer internships last 12 weeks.)

At SAS and JMP, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.   

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 Pay transparency: Hourly rates for SAS internships are based on an applicant’s year in school and the role they are hired into. Rates range from $15 to $30 per hour for associate and bachelor’s-level positions and from $29 to $49 per hour for master’s and Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonuses.   

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