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Data Engineering Intern roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Sponsorship timelines vary by country of birth, so starting early gives you the most options.
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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Data Center Technician (DCT) INTERN.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Data Center Technician INTERN, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!
Responsibilities
- Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
- Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
- Handle data bearing devices (ex. Hard drives, solid state drives, etc.)
- Work within a ticket-based environment
- Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment
- As required, assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping/receiving and inventory management to address high work volumes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components
- Past or current Microsoft Data Center Academy Student
- Currently pursuing or have completed a certificate or degree in Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, or a closely related field
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC)
- Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance
- Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams
- Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills
- Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays
Compensation
- The base pay range for this internship is USD $22.02 - $28.94 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $26.20 - $30.43 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Data Center Technician (DCT) INTERN.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Data Center Technician INTERN, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!
Responsibilities
- Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
- Install, replace, and troubleshoot cables and hardware
- Handle data bearing devices (ex. Hard drives, solid state drives, etc.)
- Work within a ticket-based environment
- Move equipment using pallet jacks or other assisted lifting equipment
- As required, assist the Datacenter Inventory and Asset Management Team (DIAT) with shipping/receiving and inventory management to address high work volumes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware and components
- Past or current Microsoft Data Center Academy Student
- Currently pursuing or have completed a certificate or degree in Information Technology, Information and Communication Technology, or a closely related field
Other Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Applicable certifications: CompTIA (A+, Server+, Network+), Basic Structure Cabling (BSC)
- Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance
- Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams
- Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills
- Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays
Compensation
- The base pay range for this internship is USD $22.02 - $28.94 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $26.20 - $30.43 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Engineering Intern
Verify your degree aligns with PERM requirements
PERM requires your educational background to match the job's stated minimum requirements exactly. A data engineering internship tied to a bachelor's or master's in computer science, information systems, or a related field strengthens your EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility case.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up what data engineering intern positions command in the relevant metro area before negotiating.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Employers enrolled in E-Verify have demonstrated a baseline compliance infrastructure, which often correlates with willingness to sponsor green cards. Filtering your search to E-Verify-enrolled companies reduces the risk of pursuing sponsorship with an unprepared employer.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Engineering Intern roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the PERM process, so you're not starting the conversation from scratch.
Clarify the EB category before signing an offer
Ask whether the employer intends to sponsor under EB-2 or EB-3 before accepting. If your degree is a U.S. equivalent bachelor's, EB-3 is most common for intern-track roles, but some employers file EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or specialized credentials.
Understand how your birth country affects your timeline
USCIS processes green cards by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs even at the EB-3 level. Confirm your priority date situation early so you and your employer can plan around realistic adjustment-of-status timelines.
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Find Data Engineering Intern JobsData Engineering Intern Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Data Engineering Intern role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes, provided the position meets DOL's definition of a specialty occupation and the employer can demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available through the PERM labor certification process. Internships tied to a structured degree pathway in computer science or data engineering are most likely to qualify, especially if the role requires specific technical skills tied to a relevant degree field.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery and a six-year base limit. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the petition stage for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed, making early employer alignment critical for intern-track candidates.
What does an employer actually have to do to sponsor a green card for this position?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to confirm no qualified U.S. worker is available, file a PERM application, obtain DOL certification, file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and wait for a visa number to become available based on your priority date and country of birth. The entire process involves significant employer cost and compliance work, which is why many smaller companies decline to sponsor.
How can I find Data Engineering Intern jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for employers with documented green card sponsorship history for data engineering roles. Filtering by sponsorship history rather than job title alone is the most efficient way to avoid applying to companies that haven't navigated PERM before. Employers already familiar with the process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to unexpected compliance costs.
Does the O*NET classification for data engineering affect my PERM eligibility?
O*NET occupation profiles inform how DOL classifies job duties and minimum education requirements during PERM review. If the duties listed in your job offer align with a data engineering or data pipeline O*NET code tied to a bachelor's degree requirement, your PERM application is on stronger footing. Mismatches between actual job duties and the stated O*NET classification are a common reason DOL issues audit requests.
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