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Sensei Sigma
Sacramento, California, United States
AI/ML Data Science Intern at a High-Growth Fintech Startup
Project
Academic experience or paid work
120 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Data analysis Data modelling Software development Machine learning Artificial intelligence
Skills
algorithms artificial intelligence machine learning predictive analytics research
Details

We are a high-growth U.S. startup on a mission to make options trading simple and accessible using AI, ML, and gamified learning. Join us to work on real-world trading models, uncovering patterns from data sources like stock price movements, volume, technical indicators, options flows, implied volatility, Greeks, macro trends, and sentiment.


What You’ll Do:

  • Build predictive models using real financial data
  • Analyze large and small datasets (structured & unstructured)
  • Work on features that power our smart recommendation engine
  • Analyze multi-modal datasets to find high-probability market signals
  • Learn how AI drives product in a live startup environment



You’re a Fit If:

  • You want to learn how a real startup operates, and how data drives product decisions
  • You want to work at the edge of finance, AI, and behavioral psychology
  • You enjoy solving hard, meaningful problems and are curious, driven, and want to learn fast
  • You know Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, etc.)
  • You care about building impactful tech and are interested in finance or trading.


 What You Get

  • Real-world ML experience and startup exposure
  • A chance to build something that could be used by thousands (soon millions!)
  • Mentorship from seasoned engineers and product leaders from top U.S. tech firms


Deliverables

In this project, students would work closely with our founding team to:

  • Build and test predictive models that detect high-probability trading patterns
  • Help improve our recommendation engine for retail traders, backed by explainable ML
  • Identification of ways in which AI / ML can be applied to our company


Bonus steps would include:

  • Providing multiple versions of potential models


Final deliverables should include

  • A final report on the dataset, the problem solved, methodologies and approaches, outcomes and results, and recommended next steps.
  • Source materials such as code and workbooks.
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized, in-depth knowledge and general industry insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Decent work and economic growth

About the company

Company
Sacramento, California, United States
11 - 50 employees
Technology
Representation
Small Business Social Enterprise Community-Focused

We’re a fast-moving U.S.-based startup on a mission to empower retail investors by making the complex simple. Our platform combines AI, machine learning, and game design to teach and guide users through options trading strategies — an area traditionally reserved for Wall Street pros.