2026 U.S. Summer Internship Program: Data Engineering & AI Intern

Takeda • Cambridge, MA

1d • $21 - $46 • Hybrid

About The Position

The intern will join the Data Science Engineering team based in Cambridge, MA. This team is part of the Data Platforms group within USBU DD&T. The team focuses on building scalable data solutions, integrating data platforms, and enabling business insights through advanced analytics and emerging technologies. The team plays a critical role in developing engineering capabilities that support strategic initiatives across the organization. The intern will support engineering efforts in Databricks, assist in developing proof-of-concepts (POCs), and contribute to data integration and visualization projects. They will also participate in GenAI initiatives aimed at enhancing business decision-making through intelligent data products.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or Spark.
• Understanding of ETL processes and data integration concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship
• Must be currently enrolled in a degree program graduating December 2026 or later
• The internship program is 10-12 weeks depending on the two start dates (May 26th-August 14th or June 15th- August 21st)
• The intern must be able to commit to one of these time frames
• Able to work full time 40 hours a week during internship dates

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) or CRM systems (Salesforce) is a plus.
• Experience or interest in GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on engineering initiatives to build scalable data pipelines in Databricks.
• Assist in developing POCs for best practices in data integration between Salesforce and Databricks.
• Support the creation of data products that enable business teams to access actionable insights.
• Build dashboards to visualize data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to GenAI projects, including prompt engineering and intelligent application development.
• Participate in technical discussions and document engineering approaches.
• Work closely with your mentor on ongoing strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Civic Duty paid time off
• Participation at company volunteer events
• Participation at company sponsored special events
• Access to on-site fitness center (where available)
• Commuter Benefit: To offset your work-commute expenses, Takeda provides U.S. employees with a fixed monthly subsidy to be used for either public transportation (transit) or parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern