CareerStart@SAS 2026 - Business Analytics Intern, Paris

CareerStart@SAS Program | Pre-sales France

Business Analytics Intern

Paris-Hybrid

Nice to meet you  

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling internship coupled with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here.

What you’ll do 

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our AP EMEA CareerStart@SAS program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the program

About the job

As part of a dynamic Data Scientist team, you will participate in all activities related to the pre-sales phase of a project (presentations, responding to calls for tenders, creating demos, etc.).

• Your creativity, listening skills, and ability to adapt to different contexts will be your main assets.
• Create applications that showcase SAS solutions to customers
• Comfortable with the concepts of data preparation and manipulation for analysis purposes
• Interact with customers for demos or to present your achievements

Required qualifications

• You enjoy working in a team, within a small organization that can support you in your development.
• You have a master's degree and are eager to put your training into practice as part of an end-of-studies internship.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal English and French.
• You have a good knowledge of our solutions (Enterprise Guide, SAS Viya, etc.) and want to further develop your skills. Knowledge of open-source languages (R, Python, JavaScript, etc.) is essential.
• You are attentive, independent, critical, constructive, and creative.

• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

• You’re interested in the future of Analytics and embrace technology.

Location

• Hybrid – mix of our Paris office and working from home.

CareerStart Program dates: Tentatively April 13th – October 13th

Perks of the job 

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program.
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.  

Diverse and inclusive    

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.    

Additional Information 

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in France and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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