Analytics Engineer Intern

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytics Engineer Intern joins Workday’s Enterprise Data and Analytics (ED&A) team, launched in 2024 to transform and optimize how Workday creates and shares trusted data for actionable insights and data-led innovation. Under the direct guidance of senior engineering leaders, the intern contributes to the data transformation lifecycle by turning raw data ingestion streams into structured, reliable data assets for downstream business intelligence frameworks. The role includes writing clean, modular dbt code within repository controls, logging schema updates, and making raw inputs available as discoverable data views.

The intern develops foundational data literacy and learns how data translates into business metrics while collaborating with peers and participating in squad rituals. The role also involves adopting workspace AI productivity tools, including Sana and Gemini, to reduce routine reporting friction, automate standard documentation tasks, and increase individual delivery capacity.

The intern participates in Workday’s in-person Intern Program, which offers meaningful project work, applied learning, personalized coaching, and connection events. Within Product & Technology, the intern also participates in the P&T Atmosphere program, which provides tailored technical training, deep dives into the Workday ecosystem, and connections with P&T leaders and peers.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Less than 12 months of professional work experience.
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a full-time, in-person 12-week internship in Summer 2027 at a listed location, and returning to the university degree program after the internship.
• Hands-on experience writing, debugging, and executing SQL queries to manipulate and extract datasets for verification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Python, SQL, data structures and algorithms, and database management.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud platforms: AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with AI tooling such as Gemini, Claude, Cursor, Codex, or similar tools.
• Prior internship experience.
• Experience working in a team or collaborative environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to share ideas clearly and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Transform raw data ingestion streams into structured, reliable data assets for downstream business intelligence frameworks.
• Write clean, modular dbt code within repository controls.
• Log schema updates and turn raw inputs into discoverable data views.
• Collaborate with peers, participate in squad rituals, and help turn execution requests into actionable items.
• Develop an understanding of how data translates into business metrics and learn to navigate Workday’s enterprise systems.
• Use workspace AI productivity tools, including Sana and Gemini, to reduce routine administrative reporting friction and automate standard documentation tasks.

Benefits

• Personalized coaching and applied learning through the Intern Program.
• Connection events for early-career interns.
• Tailored technical training and Workday ecosystem deep dives through the P&T Atmosphere program.
• The role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.

What This Job Offers

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