At D&M, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. This posting is part of our talent pool initiative, where we invite passionate professionals interested in technology and AI to connect with us. By submitting your application, you’ll be considered for future openings that align with your skills and aspirations. Join us in shaping the future of innovation!

About D&M:

Descartes & Mauss is a StraTech, an AI-powered platform for strategy-making. Founded in 2021, D&M models the future to build critical paths for companies to find growth and resilience. By combining advanced data modelling capabilities with a creative methodology rooted in social sciences, D&M de-risks decision-making and gives leaders back their capacity to act.

Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the person we need!

About our Data Science Team:

The D&M’s data science team is made up of experienced data scientists but also of artificial intelligence researchers. We are pioneers in creating a dynamic engine that leverages vast amounts of textual data to forecast future trends. Every day, we strive to enhance the capacity of this engine, staying abreast with the latest insights in natural language processing (NLP).

About The role:

We are on the lookout for an intern who is keen to join us in integrating advanced NLP techniques to elevate D&M’s predictive engine. As a member of our team, you’ll be involved in several stimulating projects:

• Use and understanding of LLM(s): You will work with LLM(s) (prompt, RAG, …) in order to improve the state-of-the-art topic modelling but also for texts and images generation.

• Knowledge Graph Creation: your role involves analyzing and piecing together the relationships among various pieces of information scattered across numerous documents. It’s about seeing the bigger picture and understanding how different data points interlink.

• Agent creation with LLM(s): the candidate may be required to create LLM agents capable of reproducing consumer behavior.

• Metrics Development: your challenge will be to design and implement new measurement tools to assess the effectiveness of D&M’s primary predictive engine. You’ll not only craft these metrics but also validate their accuracy and prove they outperform the methods we’ve used before.

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree  

• An insatiable curiosity, open-minded and willing to learn – always on the lookout for new ideas and inspiration - a keen interest in wider culture, business and current affairs 

• A creative problem-solver; able to think both analytically AND creatively and bring a fresh perspective by connecting the dots in unexpected ways 

• Interested in brands and businesses – how they connect with people, how they communicate, how they sell and how they can evolve  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; you’ll need to build effective relationships internally, and with clients and have a desire to contribute to wider thought leadership

• 30 mins chat with HR team

• 30 mins chat with the hiring manager

• A case study on a mission related to the role

What you’ll love about working at Descartes & Mauss

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

• Work from home (or wherever you perform best) up to 3 days per week

• Join your colleagues in the office on Wednesdays & Thursdays at our WeWork space in Paris 9ème

• Access to WeWork offices worldwide

• Extended full remote periods during summer and the end of the year, allowing you to spend more time with loved ones

An international, diverse, and inclusive work environment

• 18+ nationalities represented (and growing!)

• A 50-50 gender balance, ensuring equal opportunities for all

• A welcoming culture that embraces new perspectives and backgrounds

• A workplace that prioritizes well-being and a strong team spirit

• Regular team-building activities, after-work drinks, and fun social events

• An international company offsite every year - our last one was in Tuscany in 2024!

Benefits and perks

• 50% of Navigo transportation costs reimbursed

• Swile card for meals, with a daily allowance of €16, 55% covered by us

• An extra day off on your birthday apart from 25 days off  🎊

Continuous learning and career growth:

• A culture that encourages professional and personal development

• Buddy program for all newcomers, ensuring a smooth integration with guidance from experienced team members

• Access to training resources and mentorship from experienced peers and managers

• 3 company-wide workshops per year, some featuring expert speakers!

D&M celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Studies show that women and people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the person we need!