Data Engineer Intern Jobs

Data Engineer Intern jobs are open across tech, fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software, at every level from first-year undergrad to graduating senior, with specializations in data pipeline development, cloud infrastructure, and analytics engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type63% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Quartz Health Solutions
Data Automation Engineer Intern
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Quartz Health Solutions
New 19h ago
Data Automation Engineer Intern
Quartz Health Solutions
Madison, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Vermeer Corporation
IT Data Engineer Intern
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Vermeer Corporation
Added 1d ago
IT Data Engineer Intern
Vermeer Corporation
Pella, Iowa
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Zions Bancorporation
Intern- Data Analytics Engineer
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Zions Bancorporation
Added 1d ago
Intern- Data Analytics Engineer
Zions Bancorporation
Midvale, Utah
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Acxiom
Intern - Data Engineer
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Acxiom
Added 2d ago
Intern - Data Engineer
Acxiom
Conway, Arkansas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
1,001-5,000

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Summit Utilities
Data Engineer Intern
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Summit Utilities
Added 2d ago
Data Engineer Intern
Summit Utilities
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Business Analysis
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management

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Data Engineer Intern Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok
    TikTok14
  • ByteDance
    ByteDance7
  • New York Life
    New York Life4
  • The Hartford
    The Hartford3
  • ENERCON SERVICES
    ENERCON SERVICES3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data engineer intern jobs.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading
  • Familiarity with at least one cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience building or working with data pipelines using tools like Apache Airflow or dbt
  • Coursework or project experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark
  • Exposure to a columnar data warehouse such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, data engineering, or a related field

Tips for Your Data Engineer Intern Job Search

Tailor your resume to pipeline tools

Recruiters scanning data engineer intern applications look for hands-on tool experience, not just coursework. Name the specific frameworks you have used, such as Apache Spark, Airflow, or dbt, and describe the data volume or context you worked with.

Build a portfolio with real datasets

A GitHub project that ingests, transforms, and loads a public dataset tells hiring managers more than a GPA does. Include a README that explains your design decisions and any trade-offs you made between latency, cost, and scalability.

Filter openings by tech stack before applying

Many data engineer intern postings list a primary cloud platform, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and a specific warehouse like Snowflake or BigQuery. Prioritize roles where your hands-on experience already matches at least one anchor technology in the listing.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data engineer intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a SQL and Python coding screen

Most data engineer intern interviews include a timed technical screen focused on SQL window functions, joins, and Python data manipulation. Practice writing queries that aggregate and transform messy data under time pressure, not just clean textbook examples.

Follow up with a technical detail after interviews

After a technical interview, send a brief follow-up that references one specific problem you discussed and adds a note on how you would approach it differently. It signals genuine interest and keeps your name tied to a concrete technical conversation.

Data Engineer Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data engineer interns?

The most active employers for data engineer interns right now are TikTok, ByteDance, and New York Life, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest at companies running large-scale data products where interns contribute directly to production pipelines.

How many data engineer intern jobs are remote?

About 37% of data engineer intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible internship categories in the tech sector. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure and analytics engineering tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions embedded in data platform teams often require some on-site collaboration.

How do you become a data engineer intern?

Start by building proficiency in Python and SQL through coursework and personal projects that involve real data transformation tasks. Set up a cloud environment on a free tier, build at least one end-to-end pipeline, and publish it publicly so employers can review your work. Then search for openings that match your current tech stack and apply directly to each role that fits your background.

Can you get a data engineer intern role with little experience?

Yes, many companies hire data engineer interns with no professional experience if you can demonstrate hands-on technical work. A self-directed project that ingests a public dataset, runs a transformation step, and loads output into a queryable table is often enough to clear a resume screen. Focus your applications on companies that list entry-level intern roles and emphasize learning over prior industry exposure.

What does the data engineer intern interview process look like?

Most data engineer intern interview processes include a recruiter screen, a take-home or live SQL and Python coding challenge, and a technical interview covering data modeling and pipeline design. Some companies add a system design round where you walk through how you would architect a simple ingestion workflow. The full process typically runs across a few weeks from initial screen to offer.

Where can I find and apply to data engineer intern jobs?

You can find and apply to data engineer intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits. No detours, no middlemen, just the listings and a direct path to applying.

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