Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs
New grad data platform engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship building pipelines and cloud infrastructure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Agriculture & Farming roles with on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like DoorDash, Lyft, and Radar hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site.
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
You can work from San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Twitch is building the future of interactive entertainment. The Data Platform team develops and operates the data platform that powers data systems and decision-making. Our data pipeline receives over 200 billion events a day, and we forward live data to tens of systems as well as powering decisions at all levels of Twitch. We provide tools to store, transform, move, and understand data.
As a software engineer on Data Platform, you will deliver the next generation of Twitch data technology. You will build tools which are reliable and scale. You’ll review and shape the work of your peers, and participate in a collaborative engineering team.
YOU WILL
- Develop new capabilities in our data warehouses and pipelines
- Improve the reliability, flexibility, and scalability of our existing tools
- Collaborate on our vision as we scale to our next petabyte
- Enhance our workflows using AI tooling
PERKS
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience as a Software Engineer
- Familiarity with scalability, concurrency, API design, data modeling, and distributed systems fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Golang or Python
- Experience with distributed, highly available systems
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Contributions to open source
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
COMPENSATION
- USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 127,100.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site.
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
You can work from San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Twitch is building the future of interactive entertainment. The Data Platform team develops and operates the data platform that powers data systems and decision-making. Our data pipeline receives over 200 billion events a day, and we forward live data to tens of systems as well as powering decisions at all levels of Twitch. We provide tools to store, transform, move, and understand data.
As a software engineer on Data Platform, you will deliver the next generation of Twitch data technology. You will build tools which are reliable and scale. You’ll review and shape the work of your peers, and participate in a collaborative engineering team.
YOU WILL
- Develop new capabilities in our data warehouses and pipelines
- Improve the reliability, flexibility, and scalability of our existing tools
- Collaborate on our vision as we scale to our next petabyte
- Enhance our workflows using AI tooling
PERKS
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools in academic or professional settings
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience as a Software Engineer
- Familiarity with scalability, concurrency, API design, data modeling, and distributed systems fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using Golang or Python
- Experience with distributed, highly available systems
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Contributions to open source
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
COMPENSATION
- USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 127,100.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 110,500.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Entry Level Data Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data platform engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on evidence over credentials alone. Build a portfolio that shows you can design or maintain a data pipeline, work with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and write clean SQL or Python. Internship experience, open-source contributions, or a capstone project that solves a real data problem all give you a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework.
Which companies hire entry level data platform engineers?
Companies hiring entry level data platform engineers right now include DoorDash, Lyft, and Radar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The mix typically includes technology firms, financial services companies, and growth-stage startups that are actively building or scaling their data infrastructure and need junior engineers to support that work.
Are there remote entry level data platform engineer jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements for hands-on mentorship. About 71% of entry level data platform engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility will find real options alongside the more traditional in-office positions.
Are these new grad data platform engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior data platform engineer roles posted by employers who explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and treats internship work, academic projects, or a strong portfolio as a genuine substitute for a longer employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level data platform engineers?
Entry Level data platform engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they are actively modernizing data infrastructure and need junior engineers who can support pipeline development, cloud migrations, and data reliability work from day one.