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Real Work.
Real Impact.

Employee stories at Ancestry

Where bright ideas meet
big opportunities

From day one, you’ll apply your technical expertise to solve real-world challenges that power Ancestry’s products and platforms. As a co-op, you’ll work on complex, high-impact projects—whether that’s optimizing algorithms, analyzing large-scale data, or building scalable infrastructure. With support from mentors and cross-functional teams, you’ll sharpen your skills, expand your industry experience, and make meaningful contributions that help millions connect with their past and build their future.

We are the curious - join us today.

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Ancestry Co-Ops

Program Overview

Open Roles

Why Ancestry

Interview Process

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Program Overview

Our co-op experience is a part-time, work-study opportunity designed for those pursuing advanced degrees in technology-related fields. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and grow through hands-on learning and mentorship.

  • Time Commitment: 20 hours per week
  • Duration: 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
  • Start Date: All co-ops will begin on June 16, 2025
  • Location: Hybrid or remote options available depending on team and role

 

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Focus Areas for 2025

We’re currently seeking co-op students in the following areas:

  • Data Science (AI & LLMs): Work with large-scale data to uncover insights and develop generative AI solutions that power meaningful user experiences.
  • Machine Learning Engineering: Help build, deploy, and scale ML models that support our discovery platform and personalized experiences.
  • Information Security: Support critical work in protecting customer data, securing our infrastructure, and proactively mitigating risk.
  • Software Development: Join product-aligned engineering teams to contribute to high-impact applications across web, mobile, or backend systems.

 

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Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking Master’s or Ph.D. students in Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field who are:

  • Inquisitive and driven, with a passion for applying research and theory to real-world challenges

  • Experienced in relevant programming languages or tools (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, SQL, etc.)

  • Excited about working on original, impactful projects — not just shadowing

  • Ready to collaborate, learn, and contribute in a mission-driven environment

Each co-op will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will deliver meaningful work that will support our product and research goals.

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2025 Co-Op Opportunities

At Ancestry, we’re passionate about empowering journeys of personal discovery through cutting-edge technology, thoughtful innovation, and a shared sense of purpose. Our Co-Op Program is designed to give graduate students hands-on experience solving real-world problems — all while balancing academic commitments.

 

 

Machine Learning Engineer, Co-op

Co-op R003061 Lehi Utah United States Lehi, Utah Cross Functional Part_time
About Ancestry: When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled colle...

Data Science - AI Document Understanding, Co-op

Co-op R003060 Lehi Utah United States Lehi, Utah Cross Functional Part_time
About Ancestry: When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled colle...

Oracle EBusiness Suite Analyst, Co-op

Co-op R003062 Lehi Utah United States Lehi, Utah Cross Functional Part_time
About Ancestry: When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled colle...

Software Engineer – Observability, Co-op

Co-op R003064 Lehi Utah United States Lehi, Utah Cross Functional Part_time
About Ancestry: When you join Ancestry, you join a human-centered company where every person’s story is important. Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled colle...

 

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The power of Ancestry.

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By the Numbers

Ancestry is the global leader in family history and consumer genomics. Every day, around the world, we help curious people embark on journeys of personal discovery.

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Over 27 million people in the
world's largest consumer
DNA network

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65 billion records online

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Over 1 billion in revenue

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Big Data

Ancestry currently manages about 30,000 terabytes of data, including records detailing births, marriages, deaths, military service, immigration and much more. 

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On average, over 1 billion
searches are handled by
Ancestry servers per month

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Over 1 billion user generated
photos, scanned documents
and written stories

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More than 3 million paying
subscribers and over 140
million family trees on Ancestry

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Interview Process

We know your time is valuable. Our co-op interview process is streamlined and supportive, and most decisions are made within 2–3 weeks of application.

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Application Review

Our team reviews applications for technical fit and alignment with our focus areas. If selected, you’ll move quickly to the next step.

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Recruiter Screen

A 30-minute call with a recruiter to understand your background, interests, and availability — and to answer your questions about the co-op experience.

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Hiring Manager Interview

Next, you’ll have a 30-minute conversation with the hiring manager. This is a chance to dive deeper into your experience, interests, and how you might contribute to the team’s current projects.

 

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Technical Interview

A 45–60 minute virtual interview with a technical team member. Depending on the role, this may include a short technical problem, case scenario, or system discussion aligned with your area of focus.

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Offer + Onboarding

Final offers will be extended by mid-May. All co-ops will onboard on June 16, 2025, with access to a tailored orientation and mentor support to help you ramp up smoothly.

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