Data Scientist (Intern)

About Metreecs Metreecs is a Y Combinator-backed AI startup revolutionizing retail inventory management through cutting-edge demand forecasting technology. Our advanced predictive models empower retailers to optimize inventory, enhance revenue, and streamline supply chains. We’re driven by innovation, agility, and an unwavering commitment to delivering actionable insights that shape the future of retail. About the Role As a Data Scientist Intern at Metreecs, you’ll work at the crossroads of our AI research team and our product & client-onboarding teams. You’ll help architect and maintain the data backbone that powers our forecasting models, while also ensuring seamless integration for new clients. This is a hands-on role where you’ll wear multiple hats - building ETL pipelines, managing databases, interfacing with APIs, and supporting customer-facing projects. What You’ll Do Design & Build ETL Pipelines: Extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources (CSV, APIs, databases) into our data warehouse API Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with third-party systems to streamline data flows for both R&D and client setups Data Infrastructure Management: Administer and optimize our database stack (Postgres, relational databases), ensuring data quality and performance Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with the AI team to prepare training data, and with the onboarding team to support client data ingestion and custom reports Ad Hoc Analytics & Modeling: Use SQL, Python, Pandas, Polars, and ML libraries to explore datasets, prototype models, and deliver insights for client missions Documentation & Best Practices: Write clear technical documentation and help establish standards for data processing and deployment We Expect You To Have Proficiency in SQL and Python , with hands-on experience using Pandas & ML Libraries Familiarity with ETL concepts and building data pipelines Experience working with APIs (REST, JSON) and integrating external data sources Knowledge of Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and basic administration tasks A flexible, solution-oriented mindset - ready to pivot between backend infrastructure and client-facing work Strong communication skills to liaise with technical teams and customers Nice to Have Experience with workflow/orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Prefect) Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Why Join Metreecs? Impactful Work: Directly shape the data foundations of a fast-growing AI product used by leading retailers Broad Exposure: Gain experience across data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and client success Startup Experience: Thrive in a collaborative, agile environment where your contributions move the needle Support & Growth: Learn from seasoned AI researchers and product experts, with mentorship tailored to your interests

Location: France, FR

Posted Date: 6/23/2025