Financial Analyst Internship - Fall 2026
About the role
Fall internships at Varda will range between August and December, depending on the university schedule of the selected students. They are full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, CA.
Responsibilities
- Build data structures to support Business and Finance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Publish dashboards to automate reporting
- Review existing systems/tools and enhance reporting mechanisms
- Enable machine learning to evolve automation
Qualifications
- Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program, majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Preference for college juniors/rising seniors.
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, Java, Linux, C++, or VMWare.
- AI/ML Knowledge: Strong understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Machine Learning algorithms.
- Framework Experience: Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Project Experience: Previous involvement in AI/ML projects or internships.
- Deep Learning: Knowledge of deep learning and neural networks.
- Data Visualization: Experience with tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn.
- Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays; 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans with FSA and employer-matched HSA options; voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance; $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses; 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers); family building, pregnancy, parenting, and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic; sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents.
- Financial & Retirement: Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up; 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested); $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement.
- Workplace Experience & Perks: Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly; company and team-bonding events, happy hours, and mission-success celebrations; complimentary EV charging.
ITAR Requirements
Varda requires that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Therefore, Varda's policy is to only hire 'U.S. persons' who are permitted to have access to its technology without an export license.
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.