Data Engineer Intern

Coinbase • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027. As a Data Engineer Intern within the Platform product group, you'll partner with analytics engineering to build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure that power insights across Coinbase. You'll work alongside senior engineers and cross-functional partners in product and engineering to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and accessibility for analytical and machine learning use cases.

Requirements

• Completed or in-progress coursework in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience with demonstrated programming proficiency in Python, including data structures and algorithms
• Hands-on experience writing SQL for data analysis and working with relational database concepts
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and a demonstrated interest in AI, LLMs, or API integrations
• Exposure to software architecture concepts such as microservices, distributed systems, or cloud-native design through coursework or projects
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that ensure data integrity and accessibility for analytics and machine learning workloads
• Support the development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud-based technologies
• Integrate and manage data from multiple sources, including internal systems and external APIs
• Contribute to analytical deep dives with senior team members, translating findings into clear documentation and recommendations
• Learn and apply data engineering best practices including data governance, security, and performance optimization

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree