About the role#
We are looking for a Data Engineer Intern to join our engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience building and maintaining data infrastructure while working alongside experienced engineers. This role supports the development of data pipelines, processing systems, and analytics tools that drive decision-making across the company. You will work on meaningful projects and develop your technical skills in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure for analytics and machine learning applications.
- Build and support ETL/ELT processes to collect, transform, and organize data.
- Write and optimize Python scripts and SQL queries.
- Collaborate with software, data, and analytics teams to improve data quality and reliability.
- Build and maintain data tools and dashboards.
- Gain experience with cloud-based data warehouses and modern processing technologies.
- Troubleshoot pipeline issues and implement performance improvements.
- Participate in code reviews, technical meetings, and document workflows.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of Python and SQL, including experience with data manipulation or scripting.
- A basic understanding of data structures, databases, and processing concepts.
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, or data warehousing.
- An interest in learning technologies like Snowflake, BigQuery, Apache Spark, Flink, or Apache Airflow.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Previous technical projects or internship experience in data engineering or analytics is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in San Mateo, California.
- The position is full-time and paid at $20 to $25 per hour.
- The term is rolling.
About Firework
Firework provides video commerce and AI solutions for digital brands and retailers. The company builds tools for shoppable video, video showrooms, and AI-driven shopping agents. Based in San Mateo, California, the firm was founded in 2017. It currently employs 347 people to support enterprise-scale video content operations.
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