IT Internship - Remote (Summer 2027)

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons.

PURPOSE

Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments while supporting Data Science, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence initiatives. Work is performed under direct supervision. This internship provides hands-on experience applying data-driven solutions to business challenges through data analysis, reporting, visualization, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with data analytics, data science, and AI-related projects in support of the department. 
• Performs data gathering, cleansing, validation, and organization activities to support business initiatives, special projects, and reporting needs. 
• Conducts data research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable business insights. 
• Supports development of business intelligence dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Power BI or Tableau. 
• Assists with proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI (GenAI). 
• Writes and executes queries using SQL and may assist with data analysis using Python or R. 
• Participates in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project reviews. 
• Works with cross-functional teams to support project goals and business objectives. 
• Assists in preparing presentations, reports, and recommendations for business stakeholders. 
• May support data governance, master data management, and enterprise data quality initiatives. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preferred senior-level student, but will consider other class levels.
• Exposure to data analytics, SQL, AI/ML concepts, Power BI or Tableau, and programming languages such as Python or R is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills. 
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people. 
• Comfortable talking with and interacting with others. 
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and Outlook. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to interpret and communicate data-driven insights. 
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and emerging technologies. 
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI or Tableau, and Python or R preferred. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

This position was posted on 9/1/2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period. We encourage your prompt application. 

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. 

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.