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Data Engineering Intern roles in the U.S. are available through J-1 visa Intern program sponsorship, which requires you to be an actively enrolled student or within 12 months of graduation. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, and your host employer signs a structured training plan outlining your technical objectives.
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Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a highly motivated undergraduate Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern to lead the migration and modernization of operational time-series data across our organization. You’ll work closely with our IT and Data teams to migrate data from our Canary Historian system into Azure Blob Storage, enabling a scalable, cost-efficient, and future-ready data platform.
In parallel, you will help design how this data is exposed to SB Energy’s internal AI chatbot, enabling users to query and retrieve time-series data through natural language. This role requires comfort working in ambiguous environments and the ability to translate open-ended problems into structured, scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of a defined problem space—from data ingestion and transformation to enabling AI-driven access—while working with modern cloud and data technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand time-series data stored in the Canary Historian system
- Design and implement components of a scalable data migration pipeline to Azure Blob Storage
- Transform and structure large datasets for efficient storage, query performance, and cost optimization
- Define data schemas, partitioning strategies, and storage formats (e.g., Parquet)
- Validate data integrity and ensure reliability throughout the migration process
- Contribute to building mechanisms for AI chatbot access (e.g., APIs, query layers, or retrieval pipelines)
- Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to integrate data into downstream systems
- Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches (performance, cost, scalability)
- Document technical designs, decisions, and best practices
- Present technical solutions and business impact to stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar language)
- Experience working with data (e.g., Pandas, SQL, or similar tools)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT concepts, or distributed systems
- Experience working with large datasets or time-series data
- Exposure to APIs, backend systems, or data access layers
- Familiarity with AI/LLM applications or interest in AI-powered systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
LOCATION: Redwood City, CA. We have a hybrid office work set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
INTRODUCTION
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Summer Internships at SB Energy!
Are you looking for an internship to jumpstart your career? If so, you have come to the right place! SB Energy has many exciting internship opportunities. We are currently searching for students or alumni interested in gaining hands-on experience at a fast-paced and innovative energy and digital infrastructure company. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America’s future. Our internships have a specific focus, but often get broader exposure to SB Energy's business, gaining insight into different areas of the company and the energy and data center industry.
Benefits Of a SB Energy Internship
- Apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to on-the-job experiences
- Comprehensive, value-added project(s)
- Work in teams and with cross-functional colleagues in a professional environment
- Develop technical skills specific to your major
- Gain opportunities for professional development by building relationships and learning from industry professionals in a live business environment
- Final project summary presentation to the team
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re seeking a highly motivated undergraduate Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern to lead the migration and modernization of operational time-series data across our organization. You’ll work closely with our IT and Data teams to migrate data from our Canary Historian system into Azure Blob Storage, enabling a scalable, cost-efficient, and future-ready data platform.
In parallel, you will help design how this data is exposed to SB Energy’s internal AI chatbot, enabling users to query and retrieve time-series data through natural language. This role requires comfort working in ambiguous environments and the ability to translate open-ended problems into structured, scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will take ownership of a defined problem space—from data ingestion and transformation to enabling AI-driven access—while working with modern cloud and data technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand time-series data stored in the Canary Historian system
- Design and implement components of a scalable data migration pipeline to Azure Blob Storage
- Transform and structure large datasets for efficient storage, query performance, and cost optimization
- Define data schemas, partitioning strategies, and storage formats (e.g., Parquet)
- Validate data integrity and ensure reliability throughout the migration process
- Contribute to building mechanisms for AI chatbot access (e.g., APIs, query layers, or retrieval pipelines)
- Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to integrate data into downstream systems
- Evaluate trade-offs between different architectural approaches (performance, cost, scalability)
- Document technical designs, decisions, and best practices
- Present technical solutions and business impact to stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar language)
- Experience working with data (e.g., Pandas, SQL, or similar tools)
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT concepts, or distributed systems
- Experience working with large datasets or time-series data
- Exposure to APIs, backend systems, or data access layers
- Familiarity with AI/LLM applications or interest in AI-powered systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
LOCATION: Redwood City, CA. We have a hybrid office work set up.
Hourly pay: $25-$30 per hour
At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Data Engineering Intern
Align your DS-2019 training plan precisely
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan before issuing your DS-2019. Map your data engineering coursework, including ETL pipelines, SQL, and cloud tools, to specific tasks you'll perform at the host site. Vague plans get rejected.
Verify J-1 Intern eligibility before applying
The Intern category requires current enrollment in a degree program or graduation within the past 12 months. If you've been out of school longer, you'll need the Trainee category instead, which has stricter work-history documentation requirements.
Target host employers with structured data teams
Host organizations must demonstrate they can provide genuine on-the-job learning, not just task completion. Target companies with dedicated data engineering teams that can assign a supervisor, define measurable learning outcomes, and support your designated sponsor's compliance requirements.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible roles
Not every data engineering internship posting accommodates J-1 program participants. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, so you're targeting host sites that already understand the DS-2019 and training plan process.
Confirm the 2-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 participants are subject to a 2-year home country physical presence requirement, which affects future H-1B visa or immigrant visa eligibility. Government funding, skills-shortage lists, and country of citizenship determine whether this applies to you.
Negotiate training plan language with your host employer
Once you have an offer, work with your host employer to draft training plan language before contacting a designated sponsor. Sponsors like CIEE and Cultural Vistas review these documents for specificity, so generic descriptions of data work will delay your DS-2019 issuance.
Data Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to data engineering internships?
Most data engineering internship positions fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for degree-seeking students or recent graduates within 12 months of completing their program. If you've been out of school longer and have relevant professional experience, the Trainee category may apply instead, but it requires documented prior work history in the field.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a data engineering internship?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and serves as your legal sponsor under Department of State regulations. The data engineering company where you work is your host, not your sponsor in any legal sense.
How do I find data engineering host employers that accept J-1 participants?
Many internship postings don't specify whether the employer is familiar with J-1 requirements, which means you can waste time applying to companies that won't engage with the DS-2019 and training plan process. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, narrowing your search to companies already equipped to host exchange visitors.
What does the training plan for a data engineering J-1 internship need to include?
Your designated sponsor will require a structured training plan that outlines specific learning objectives, the technical skills you'll develop, the tools and systems you'll use such as Python, Spark, or cloud platforms, supervision arrangements, and a weekly breakdown of activities. Generic descriptions of data tasks won't pass review. Your host employer signs this plan, and inaccuracies can put your DS-2019 at risk.
Can I convert my J-1 data engineering internship into an H-1B after it ends?
A J-1 internship doesn't give you any automatic path to H-1B status, and if you're subject to the 2-year home residency requirement, you must satisfy it or obtain a waiver before changing to most other visa categories. Whether the 2-year requirement applies depends on your country of citizenship, your funding source, and whether your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the Department of State.