Data Engineer Internship

Cambia Health Solutions • Portland, OR

1d • $32 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-week summer internship for a Data Engineer, starting in June 2026. The role is hybrid within Portland, OR. The intern will join the Platform Technology team and work alongside experienced engineers on automation initiatives spanning ETL, data pipeline orchestration, CI/CD, and AI, with the goal of creating an economically sustainable health care system. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about data engineering and emerging technologies who thrive in a collaborative, innovative team environment working on real-world solutions.

Requirements

• Pursuing a master's or bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field, with completion of at least 1 year of undergraduate studies
• No prior work experience required
• Demonstrated interest in Data Engineering, AI, and analytics through coursework or personal projects is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic understanding of software engineering, data analysis, and business intelligence concepts
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and approaches
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Basic to intermediate programming or scripting knowledge, including SQL, Python, Python Pandas, YAML, Bash, Snowflake, Streamlit, Sigma, Python-based microservices, and AWS
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts (e.g., Kimball methodology)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb required for remote work options.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
• Familiarity with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
• Ability to predict cost of compute across proposed execution steps
• Previous exposure to building scalable data solutions applying best data structures and algorithms principles

Responsibilities

• Evaluate open-source software solutions or vendor products within the Snowflake ecosystem to drive departmental productivity and reduce cloud compute costs
• Research and evaluate relevant Snowflake product features as they relate to day-to-day data engineering work
• Assist in developing and testing data orchestration pipelines utilizing Apache Airflow
• Help build Snowflake data replication and cloning capabilities
• Assist in developing and testing various ETL pipelines
• Help identify AI Agent solutions for data access management capabilities and assist in building CI/CD pipelines to automate data engineering code deployment
• Document findings, create proof-of-concept demonstrations, and collaborate with team members on solution design and various Data Engineering projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups
• Work from home options for most of our roles

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern