2027 Summer Technologists Interest
Keystone is a premier economics, technology, and strategy consulting firm built to help companies lead through transformation. As breakthrough innovations reshape industries, redefine competition and change our society, complex and highly competitive ecosystems emerge. Keystone advises technology leaders, Fortune 100 companies, their legal counsel, and governments on business, economic, litigation, and regulatory strategy in relation to these innovations and competitive eco-systems. We operate globally from offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, London, Dubai, and Washington, D.C.
About the Role
As a Technologist Summer Associate, you will work alongside interdisciplinary Keystone teams tackling high-stakes litigation, regulatory, and strategic matters involving AI, data systems, digital risk, and emerging technologies. You’ll be applying your technical expertise to help clients navigate complex, tech-centric challenges. With fluency in Python and deep comfort across data structures, software systems, and algorithmic thinking, you’ll transform ambiguous problems into clear, defensible insights that shape the outcomes of major cases and decisions.
In a nutshell, we don't build technology, we build arguments about technology.
Your education and experience may align with data science, software engineering, data engineering, code analysis or hardware. Throughout the summer, you will receive mentorship and feedback, while gaining direct exposure to the work performed by our full-time Technologists.
Key Responsibilities
Work with an interdisciplinary team on litigation cases spanning AI, data analytics, digital risk, emerging technology governance, and regulatory compliance
Build analytical models, investigative workflows, and technology assessments
Build, test and operationalize machine learning models, large language models (LLMs), and analytical pipelines that scale across projects
Contribute to the development of internal tools, libraries, and frameworks that enhance analytical consistency and scalability
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or a related field
Fluency in one or more other programming language in addition to Python
Undergraduate level capability with data structures and algorithms
A balance of technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit suited to a fast-moving, global consulting environment
Analytical skills with an ability to structure complex real-world problems
Ability to manage multiple analytical workstreams and communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders and functional areas
Communication and Mindset
Clear, structured written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn quickly and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Coachable, growth-oriented, and receptive to feedback
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Interest in economic, litigation, technology, or strategy consulting and specifically in Keystone’s work
This posting is an interest pool rather than an application for a specific opening. After your information is reviewed, selected candidates may be invited to apply for an available position.
Salary Range $7,000 - $12,500 per month
At Keystone we believe diversity matters. At every level of our firm, we seek to advance and promote diversity, foster an inclusive culture, and ensure our colleagues have a deep sense of respect and belonging. If you are interested in growing your career with colleagues from varied backgrounds and cultures, consider Keystone.