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What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.
As a Database Engineering Intern on the Amazon Redshift team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced database and software engineers to solve challenging problems in cloud database technology. You will gain hands-on experience with database systems, data warehousing, performance analysis, automation, and distributed computing while contributing to projects that impact AWS customers.
Joining the Amazon Redshift team gives you the opportunity to:
- Work on a widely used cloud data warehouse product
- Learn about database internals, distributed systems, and data warehousing
- Work with experienced engineers and receive mentorship throughout your internship
- Gain hands-on experience analyzing database workloads and performance
- Develop software and automation tools that improve database engineering processes
- Solve real-world technical problems at cloud scale
- Learn how large-scale data systems are designed, tested, and optimized
Key job responsibilities
As a Database Engineering Intern, you will work with engineers and technical teams to learn and contribute to database engineering projects.
Depending on your experience and interests, you may:
- Assist with database design, data modeling, and SQL development
- Write and optimize SQL queries involving multiple tables and large datasets
- Analyze database workloads and help identify opportunities for performance improvements
- Participate in performance benchmarking and testing of database workloads
- Develop scripts and software tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks
- Learn about distributed database architectures, query processing, and database system internals
- Investigate technical issues and work with engineers to identify and evaluate potential solutions
- Participate in design discussions and technical reviews
- Document technical findings and communicate results clearly to team members
- Collaborate with engineers to build reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use database solutions
A day in the life
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, helping startups, enterprises, and organizations around the world build and operate their businesses in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
At AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to continue embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Interns have opportunities to learn from experienced engineers through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and hands-on project work. We provide resources and experiences designed to help you develop your technical skills and grow as a professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. We strive to create a supportive and flexible working environment where people can do their best work.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed above, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or you have gained experience through coursework, personal projects, research, or other non-traditional paths, we want to hear from you.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. Amazon Redshift is a rapidly growing, fully managed, petabyte-scale cloud data warehouse that enables customers to analyze large volumes of structured and semi-structured data using standard SQL.
The Amazon Redshift team builds innovative cloud data warehouse technology that helps customers analyze data at massive scale. Our engineers work on challenging problems involving distributed systems, database performance, scalability, reliability, and cloud computing.
We value curiosity, learning, and a willingness to take on challenging problems. Interns are encouraged to ask questions, explore new technologies, and contribute ideas while developing their technical skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- Experience in one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, and problem solving
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in technical support
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Are 18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in advanced SQL & ability to write complex queries from scratch from multiple tables
- Experience scripting in one or more language (e.g. Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby), or experience in development or technical support
- • Familiarity with database concepts such as indexing, query optimization, transactions, or data modeling
- • Coursework, projects, or internship experience involving databases, distributed systems, data analytics, or cloud computing
- • Familiarity with data warehousing or large-scale data processing
- • Interest in database systems, cloud computing, or large-scale data infrastructure
- • Experience analyzing or benchmarking software or database performance
Amazon 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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
East Palo Alto, CA, USA - 115,685.00 USD Annually
Seattle, WA, USA - 100,640.00 USD Annually
DESCRIPTION
What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.
As a Database Engineering Intern on the Amazon Redshift team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced database and software engineers to solve challenging problems in cloud database technology. You will gain hands-on experience with database systems, data warehousing, performance analysis, automation, and distributed computing while contributing to projects that impact AWS customers.
Joining the Amazon Redshift team gives you the opportunity to:
- Work on a widely used cloud data warehouse product
- Learn about database internals, distributed systems, and data warehousing
- Work with experienced engineers and receive mentorship throughout your internship
- Gain hands-on experience analyzing database workloads and performance
- Develop software and automation tools that improve database engineering processes
- Solve real-world technical problems at cloud scale
- Learn how large-scale data systems are designed, tested, and optimized
Key job responsibilities
As a Database Engineering Intern, you will work with engineers and technical teams to learn and contribute to database engineering projects.
Depending on your experience and interests, you may:
- Assist with database design, data modeling, and SQL development
- Write and optimize SQL queries involving multiple tables and large datasets
- Analyze database workloads and help identify opportunities for performance improvements
- Participate in performance benchmarking and testing of database workloads
- Develop scripts and software tools to automate repetitive engineering tasks
- Learn about distributed database architectures, query processing, and database system internals
- Investigate technical issues and work with engineers to identify and evaluate potential solutions
- Participate in design discussions and technical reviews
- Document technical findings and communicate results clearly to team members
- Collaborate with engineers to build reliable, scalable, and easy-to-use database solutions
A day in the life
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, helping startups, enterprises, and organizations around the world build and operate their businesses in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
At AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to continue embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Interns have opportunities to learn from experienced engineers through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and hands-on project work. We provide resources and experiences designed to help you develop your technical skills and grow as a professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. We strive to create a supportive and flexible working environment where people can do their best work.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed above, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting or you have gained experience through coursework, personal projects, research, or other non-traditional paths, we want to hear from you.
About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides companies of all sizes with an infrastructure web services platform in the cloud. Amazon Redshift is a rapidly growing, fully managed, petabyte-scale cloud data warehouse that enables customers to analyze large volumes of structured and semi-structured data using standard SQL.
The Amazon Redshift team builds innovative cloud data warehouse technology that helps customers analyze data at massive scale. Our engineers work on challenging problems involving distributed systems, database performance, scalability, reliability, and cloud computing.
We value curiosity, learning, and a willingness to take on challenging problems. Interns are encouraged to ask questions, explore new technologies, and contribute ideas while developing their technical skills.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- Experience in one of the following programming languages: Java, Python, Ruby, Node.js, C#, or C
- Knowledge of database systems and SQL
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, and problem solving
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in technical support
- Experience with written and verbal communication and presentation
- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Are 18 years of age or older
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in advanced SQL & ability to write complex queries from scratch from multiple tables
- Experience scripting in one or more language (e.g. Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby), or experience in development or technical support
- • Familiarity with database concepts such as indexing, query optimization, transactions, or data modeling
- • Coursework, projects, or internship experience involving databases, distributed systems, data analytics, or cloud computing
- • Familiarity with data warehousing or large-scale data processing
- • Interest in database systems, cloud computing, or large-scale data infrastructure
- • Experience analyzing or benchmarking software or database performance
Amazon 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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
East Palo Alto, CA, USA - 115,685.00 USD Annually
Seattle, WA, USA - 100,640.00 USD Annually
Database Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Database Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers recruit summer database engineer interns the preceding fall and close cohorts well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check listings regularly year-round and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Database engineer intern candidates are assessed on evidence, not work history. Build two or three documented projects, such as a normalized relational schema, a query optimization exercise, or an ETL pipeline, and publish them in a linked GitHub repository. Recruiters need something concrete to evaluate, and a portfolio makes that possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity widens the pool you reach and reduces your dependence on any single channel.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Database engineer intern interviews typically include a coding screen covering SQL queries, data modeling, and sometimes data structures or algorithms. Practice solving problems out loud and explaining your reasoning at every step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers early
Many large technology and enterprise companies run cohort-based database or data engineering internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship and project assignments. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the database engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take.
Database Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a database engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For database engineer candidates, a linked GitHub repository with documented schema designs, query optimizations, or ETL pipelines gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a database engineer 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 database engineer interns is performance on real work, team headcount at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest. Position yourself by treating every project as a deliverable, but build your skills and network regardless of the outcome.
When should I apply for database engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the best chance before cohorts fill.
Are database engineer internships paid?
Most professional database engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established technology, finance, and enterprise employers recruiting database engineer candidates.
What should a database engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools you used and linking to the work, such as a GitHub repository with schema designs, query benchmarks, or database migration scripts. Add relevant coursework in database systems, SQL, and data modeling. Keep everything to one page, since hiring teams scan intern resumes quickly and reward clarity over length.
Are there remote database engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the database engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get database engineer 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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