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Data engineer intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Manufacturing and Technology & Software lead in internship volume, with TikTok, ByteDance, and New York Life among the employers posting roles now.
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Quartz is seeking a curious, analytical, and technology-driven Data Automation Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise automation systems, troubleshooting complex workflows, and developing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency across the organization.
If you enjoy solving puzzles, exploring how systems interact, and using technology to automate manual processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Internship Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Networking and team-building opportunities
- Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
- Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
- Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
- Mock interview and résumé development workshops
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Paid volunteer experience
- Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
What You'll Do
As a Data Automation Engineer Intern, you'll work closely with our Automation Engineering team to support critical business processes and help improve the reliability and efficiency of enterprise systems.
Responsibilities may include:
- Investigate and troubleshoot automation workflows and system integrations
- Analyze logs and system data to identify root causes of issues
- Assist with monitoring, supporting, and maintaining automated processes
- Collaborate with engineers to resolve support tickets and operational challenges
- Create and enhance technical documentation for automation solutions
- Develop scripts and tools to improve system monitoring and operational visibility
- Participate in automation initiatives designed to reduce manual work and improve reliability
- Work with APIs, databases, servers, networks, and cloud-based technologies
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you'll gain exposure to:
- Enterprise automation and workflow management
- Systems administration fundamentals
- API integrations and data movement processes
- Log analysis and troubleshooting techniques
- Technical documentation best practices
- AI-assisted automation and emerging technologies
- Monitoring and alerting solutions
- Professional software development and operational support practices
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:
- Have a demonstrated interest in Data Analytics, Automation Engineering, Systems Administration, etc. as a possible career path
- Ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027
- Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
- Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, and/or python
- Must live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
- Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future
Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.
We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.
Quartz is seeking a curious, analytical, and technology-driven Data Automation Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise automation systems, troubleshooting complex workflows, and developing innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency across the organization.
If you enjoy solving puzzles, exploring how systems interact, and using technology to automate manual processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Internship Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Networking and team-building opportunities
- Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
- Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
- Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
- Mock interview and résumé development workshops
- Job shadowing opportunities
- Paid volunteer experience
- Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
What You'll Do
As a Data Automation Engineer Intern, you'll work closely with our Automation Engineering team to support critical business processes and help improve the reliability and efficiency of enterprise systems.
Responsibilities may include:
- Investigate and troubleshoot automation workflows and system integrations
- Analyze logs and system data to identify root causes of issues
- Assist with monitoring, supporting, and maintaining automated processes
- Collaborate with engineers to resolve support tickets and operational challenges
- Create and enhance technical documentation for automation solutions
- Develop scripts and tools to improve system monitoring and operational visibility
- Participate in automation initiatives designed to reduce manual work and improve reliability
- Work with APIs, databases, servers, networks, and cloud-based technologies
What You'll Learn
During this internship, you'll gain exposure to:
- Enterprise automation and workflow management
- Systems administration fundamentals
- API integrations and data movement processes
- Log analysis and troubleshooting techniques
- Technical documentation best practices
- AI-assisted automation and emerging technologies
- Monitoring and alerting solutions
- Professional software development and operational support practices
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must:
- Have a demonstrated interest in Data Analytics, Automation Engineering, Systems Administration, etc. as a possible career path
- Ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027
- Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028
- Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, and/or python
- Must live within a 3-hour radius of Madison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
- Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat (June 1-4, 2027), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future
Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.
We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for career advancement and a professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified person with disability.
Data Engineer Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- TikTok14
- ByteDance7
- New York Life4
- The Hartford3
- ENERCON SERVICES3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Data Engineer Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large employers, especially in tech and finance, open summer data engineer intern cohort applications as early as August or September of the preceding year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Set a reminder to check listings each fall so you don't miss the structured program deadlines that matter most.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams reviewing data engineer intern candidates want something concrete to assess. Complete two or three end-to-end projects using Python, SQL, or a cloud data platform, document your approach, and publish the code on GitHub. A linked repository or case write-up gives a recruiter more signal than a list of coursework alone.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach and prevents you from relying on a single channel.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Data engineer intern interviews typically include a coding screen covering SQL, data modeling, or Python scripting, sometimes alongside a system design or data pipeline question. Practice solving problems out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large employers run dedicated data engineering internship cohorts designed to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit in the first wave of their hiring cycle and fill fast. Identify the structured programs at companies you want to join, note their application windows, and apply in the first week they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 63% of the data engineer intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you're not spending time on roles you can't take. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow the results immediately.
Data Engineer Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a data engineer intern internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, because hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio with documented pipelines, data models, or analyses using tools like Python, SQL, or Spark and link the code or write-ups so recruiters can assess your work directly. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a data engineer intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for data engineer intern interns is consistent performance on real project work, open headcount on the team at the end of the summer, and the employer's return-offer timeline. Deliver on your assigned work, ask for feedback early, and treat the internship as an extended audition without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for data engineer intern internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large tech and finance employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance at structured cohort programs, which fill on a rolling basis.
Are data engineer intern internships paid?
Most professional data engineer intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and the specific amount differs widely across employers. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears in the listing, so you can compare opportunities as you search.
What should a data engineer intern internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For data engineer intern candidates, that means listing the tools you used (Python, SQL, Spark, dbt, cloud platforms) and linking the GitHub repository or published analysis so reviewers can see the actual work. Add relevant coursework in databases, distributed systems, or data modeling, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote data engineer intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 37% of the data engineer intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before spots close.
Can international students get data engineer intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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