Cognitive Science Intern Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Req ID: 107500 

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Category: Hybrid Telecommute,

Application Close Date: 10/18/2026 

Sponsorship: Not Available 

Compensation: $26.50 - $28.50 / hour

Duration:  10 week

Anticipated Start Date: June 2027 

As part of the first-round interview process, qualified applicants will be required to submit a self-recorded video using Paradox, and complete a coding assessment.

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We are GALLO

We’re a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” We have 130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We’re home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join GALLO's award-winning Information Technology team as an IT Data Intern and help turn data into insights that support the world’s largest family-owned winery. In this summer internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience across business systems analysis, data analysis, and developer/programmer opportunities while working with leading technology and software.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across areas such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, Winemaking, and Research & Development to help answer business questions, improve reporting, and support data-driven decision-making. Through project rotations within Application Development, Business Analysis, and/or Data Services, you’ll build practical skills while contributing meaningful work from day one.

This internship is designed to help you grow professionally, apply your education in a dynamic industry, and explore future career opportunities with GALLO. You’ll be part of a program that values your skills, interests, and educational experiences while helping build a strong pipeline for future full-time roles.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s degree OR Master's degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Marketing Research, Cognitive Science, or Applied/Quantitative Psychology to be obtained between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Capable of working with data in Python, R and SQL.
• Familiar with advanced statistical concepts such as random forests, ensemble methods, LNearest Neighbors, K-Means, etc.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree OR Master's in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Marketing Research, Cognitive Science, or Applied/Quantitative Psychology.
• Previous experience/internship in data analysis, business intelligence, or Information Technology.
• Knowledge or experience working with cloud ecosystems such as AWS, cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar, and experience using AI tools to accelerate data analysis.
• Coursework or projects in statistics, experimentation, or data visualization.

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Our Benefits & Perks

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting with an option for occasional telecommuting. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance. 
• It is the Company’s policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

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