--- title: 'Summer 2027 - Data Scientist (New Grad) at ID.me University Recruiting' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/summer-2027-data-scientist-new-grad-id-me-university-recruiting-mountain-view-vp8tas1xpzbf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Summer 2027 - Data Scientist (New Grad) at ID.me University Recruiting - **Company:** ID.me University Recruiting - **Location:** Mountain View, CA - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/idmeuniversityrecruiting/jobs/7986505003 ## Job description Company Overview ID.me is the next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online. Consumers can verify their identity with ID.me once and seamlessly login across websites without having to create a new login and verify their identity again. Over 152 million users experience streamlined login and identity verification with ID.me at 20 federal agencies, 45 state government agencies, and 70+ healthcare organizations. More than 600+ consumer brands use ID.me to verify communities and user segments to honor service and build more authentic relationships. ID.me’s technology meets the federal standards for consumer authentication set by the Commerce Department and is approved as a NIST 800-63-3 IAL2 / AAL2 credential service provider by the Kantara Initiative. ID.me is committed to “No Identity Left Behind” to enable all people to have a secure digital identity. To learn more, visit https://network.id.me/. ID.me is a full-time, in-office culture. Unless a specific job description explicitly states otherwise, all roles are on-site five days per week at one of our offices in McLean, VA; Mountain View, CA; New York City, NY; or Tampa, FL. Certain roles — such as field-based sales or other remote-by-design positions — may have different work arrangements as noted in their individual postings. At ID.me, we embrace the thoughtful use of AI tools in our daily work and there are even occasions where we leverage AI in our hiring process. However, during the interview process, we want to understand your individual skills and experiences. Therefore, we have guidelines on how AI can be appropriately used during your application and interviews which can be found [here](https://insider.id.me/candidate-ai-use-in-interviewing/). ## Overview Join ID.me as a Data Scientist and put your analytical skills to work protecting millions of people from online fraud. In this role, you’ll partner with our Fraud Analytics, Investigations, Product, and Engineering teams to uncover fraud patterns, design machine learning solutions, and develop strategies that safeguard digital identities across our network. This is an opportunity for graduate level students (MS) specializing in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields who are eager to apply their skills in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role is based out of our Mountain View, CA office and requires full-time in-office attendance. ## What You’ll Do - Collaborate with leadership and investigators to shape fraud prevention strategies. - Design experiments, test hypotheses, and analyze fraud patterns to improve detection accuracy. - Build models, rules, and dashboards to detect fraud with minimal false positives. - Respond to fraud attacks by rapidly developing monitoring tools and scalable solutions. - Leverage member interaction data to identify signs of stolen PII, account takeover, and social engineering attempts. - Establish monitoring frameworks to track and improve fraud detection processes. - Partner across teams to ensure insights drive both immediate fraud response and long-term prevention. ## What We’re Looking For - Graduating in May/ June 2027 pursuing a Master’s degree in Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field. - Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and data analysis libraries (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn). - Familiarity with machine learning methods such as decision trees, ensemble models, and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras). - Experience working with large datasets through coursework, research projects, or internships. - Data-driven thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly. - Excited to apply advanced analytics to real-world challenges in fraud prevention and digital security. Why ID.me? - Impactful Mission: Your work will directly protect people from fraud and identity theft. - Learning & Mentorship: Work alongside experienced data scientists, fraud investigators, and finance/tech leaders. - Career Launchpad: Build hands-on expertise in machine learning, fraud analytics, and financial services data science. - Collaborative Culture: Thrive in an innovative environment where cross-functional teamwork drives results. - In-Office Growth: This role is in-office, five days a week (Mountain View, CA), providing opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and long-term career development. This role is designed for graduate students who want to apply their data science and quantitative skills to one of the most pressing challenges in tech: preventing fraud and protecting digital identities. ID.me maintains a work environment free from discrimination, where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All ID.me employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to equal employment opportunity. ID.me does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. ID.me adheres to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, ID.me's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances where a particular employee works. Upon request we will provide you with more information about such accommodations. Please review our Privacy Policy, including our CCPA policy, at[id.me/privacy](https://insider.id.me/privacy/). If you provide ID.me with any personally identifiable information you confirm that you have read and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in our Privacy Policy. ID.me participates in E-Verify. ## About ID.me University Recruiting ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ID.me is a next-generation digital identity wallet that simplifies how individuals securely prove their identity online, enabling seamless login across government, healthcare, and consumer brand websites. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by $747.3M in total funding across 21 rounds) - **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: Blake Hall, Matt Thompson ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Digital identity verification and secure authentication - **Target customers**: B2B and B2G – federal and state government agencies, healthcare organizations, and consumer brands; also B2C for individual users - **Mission**: "To make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction at the lowest possible cost." - **Vision**: "To be the world’s leading digital identity network empowering people to control their own information and to prove their credentials across all channels: online, call center, and in-person." ## Products & Services - **ID.me Digital Identity Wallet**: A single sign-on and identity verification platform allowing users to verify once and reuse credentials across multiple sites. Meets NIST 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 standards and is approved by the Kantara Initiative. - **Government Identity Verification**: Used by 20 federal agencies and 45 state government entities for secure access to benefits, tax tools, and unemployment services. - **Healthcare Identity Verification**: Serves 70+ healthcare organizations, enabling patient portal access and telehealth authentication. - **Consumer Brand Verification**: Over 600 brands use ID.me to verify community segments (e.g., military, first responders, students) for exclusive discounts and personalized experiences. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of $747.3M (as of latest round); annual revenue estimated at $90M (LinkedIn data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed in available sources; the company has raised significant capital from undisclosed investors. - **Growth Signals**: - 152 million registered users - 568 employees (as of mid-2026) - Active hiring for 30+ open roles, with university internship programs expanding (Product Manager, SDE, People AI, Talent Acquisition AI) - Offices in McLean (HQ), Mountain View, New York City, and Tampa - Headcount growth trend: quarterly job postings up 172.7% (LinkedIn) ## Competitive Advantages - **Government Trust**: Federally approved credential service provider (NIST IAL2/AAL2), integrated with 20 federal agencies and 45 state governments – a high barrier to entry. - **Scale & Network Effects**: 152M users and 600+ brand partners create a self-reinforcing ecosystem; users only need one ID.me account for many services. - **Compliance & Security**: Meets strict federal and healthcare compliance standards, making it a trusted layer for sensitive data. - **Low-Friction UX**: Balances high security with minimal user friction, a key differentiator in identity verification. ## Strategic Focus - **"No Identity Left Behind"**: Commitment to enabling all people to have a secure digital identity. - **Platform Expansion**: Deepening integrations with government, healthcare, and retail; growing the wallet ecosystem to cover online, call center, and in-person channels. - **AI & Automation**: Investing in AI for fraud detection, identity proofing, and internal recruiting (e.g., Talent Acquisition AI Product Engineering intern role). - **University Talent Pipeline**: Actively recruiting interns and early-career talent to fuel engineering, product, and AI initiatives. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as "audacious" and "like Special Forces" – high expectations, merit-based, and focused on solving difficult problems. Emphasizes trust, performance, and ownership. - **Work Environment**: Full-time, in-office culture (5 days per week) at McLean, Mountain View, New York City, or Tampa. Roles explicitly state on-site attendance. - **Benefits**: - Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families - Employee equity incentive plan - 401(k) with employer matching - Paid parental leave and generous PTO - Company-sponsored life insurance - Mental health resources - Multiple lounge areas and game rooms in offices - **Engineering Culture**: High technical bar; interns are expected to demonstrate hands-on AI coding projects (e.g., using Claude Code, Codex, Cursor). Focus on scalable architectures, APIs, and compliance. - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly scaling company with exposure to government-scale systems, cutting-edge identity tech, and cross-functional product leadership. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/id.me) 2. [ID.me Careers Page](https://www.id.me/careers) 3. [ID.me University Recruiting – Intern: Product Manager](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/idmeuniversityrecruiting/jobs/7388902003) 4. [ID.me University Recruiting – Intern: Software Development Engineer](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/idmeuniversityrecruiting/jobs/7388743003) 5. 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