Job Specifications
Job Title:
2026 US Summer Internships - Data Analytics - Xbox Advertising
Requisition ID:
R026750
Job Description:
Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming.
We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our the data analytics team for summer 2026. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team.
Internship Requirements
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – June 2027
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
Applicants must apply with a resume to be considered
Internship Positions:
Internship will be conducted in-person in San Francisco, CA. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Data Analytics Internship
Responsibilities:
Support analytics work that helps shape how ads are delivered across our games
Work closely with Data Analysts, Product Managers, and Engineers to understand player behavior, evaluate experiments, and translate data into clear insights
Receive hands-on experience working with real production data, real experiments, and real product questions, while being supported by mentors who will help you grow both technically and professionally.
Assist with A/B test monitoring and reporting, including building structured summaries
Help maintain or validate dashboards and core metrics used by product teams
Create clear documentation and project plans to support ongoing analytics work
Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to clarify questions and scope analysis tasks
Requirements
Basic to intermediate SQL (joins, aggregations, window functions with guidance)
Familiarity with data analysis concepts (metrics, trends, percentages, basic rate math)
Interest in learning experimentation and statistics (no prior mastery required)
Willingness to learn how to work with complex, imperfect datasets
Exposure to Python or R is a plus
Our World
Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming.
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