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Data Engineer Intern roles in the U.S. are actively sponsored through F-1 OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa pathways. Employers in tech, finance, and healthcare regularly file LCAs for data pipeline and ETL work. Your degree field and role alignment determine which authorization applies first. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Data Engineer Intern - Python
Requisition ID: 5661
Job Location: Goodfield - Illinois - United States, New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The PEPD PV DataOps team is a multi-functional group composed of Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Electrical Engineers. Since its formation in 2022, the team has been building a Python-based data platform that supports precision technology product development at CNH Industrial.
Our Mission: Empower Product Validation teams to reliably collect data and draw actionable, data-driven insights that improve the customer experience.
Our Objectives:
- Build a scalable, versatile, and resilient data platform
- Generate accessible, reliable, and trustworthy data
- Provide analytic support for actionable, data-driven insights
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working with product performance data, leveraging AI to develop internal solutions that directly inform product validation and development.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Key Responsibilities
- Leveraging AI to optimize automated data processing pipelines with a priority on data integrity and quality
- Developing with Python to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance data pipelines for our data platform
- Collaborating with engineers and validation teams to ensure data-driven insights directly support product improvement initiatives
- Supporting the team’s mission to provide accessible, reliable, and actionable data that empowers smarter decision-making
Experience Required
Must currently be pursuing a bachelors degree in related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with data using Python
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 - $35.02 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
At CNH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. From competitive compensation to flexible work arrangements and opportunities for continuous development, our benefits reflect our commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered—both personally and professionally. We believe that when you’re given the tools to thrive, you can drive meaningful impact. At CNH, you’ll not only find the resources to succeed today—you’ll find the foundation to grow a career and build a future.
Job Description
Data Engineer Intern - Python
Requisition ID: 5661
Job Location: Goodfield - Illinois - United States, New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States, Oak Brook - Illinois - United States, Sioux Falls - South Dakota - United States
Category: Engineering and Technical
Job Type: Intern or Co Op
Working Mode: Fully On-Site
About Us
Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.
From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.
Grow a Career. Build a Future!
Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.
Job Purpose
The PEPD PV DataOps team is a multi-functional group composed of Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Electrical Engineers. Since its formation in 2022, the team has been building a Python-based data platform that supports precision technology product development at CNH Industrial.
Our Mission: Empower Product Validation teams to reliably collect data and draw actionable, data-driven insights that improve the customer experience.
Our Objectives:
- Build a scalable, versatile, and resilient data platform
- Generate accessible, reliable, and trustworthy data
- Provide analytic support for actionable, data-driven insights
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working with product performance data, leveraging AI to develop internal solutions that directly inform product validation and development.
Intern Program Overview:
We are committed to building a strong talent pipeline by investing in early career professionals. Our internship and co-op programs provide mentorship, training, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities that empower students to explore their career paths with confidence. Through competitive wages, networking events, social and volunteer activities, professional development workshops, and housing support, we strive to deliver one of the best internship experiences—designed to develop and inspire the talent of tomorrow. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) from May through August. Candidates must be currently enrolled college students actively pursuing a degree to participate in the internship program.
Key Responsibilities
- Leveraging AI to optimize automated data processing pipelines with a priority on data integrity and quality
- Developing with Python to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and enhance data pipelines for our data platform
- Collaborating with engineers and validation teams to ensure data-driven insights directly support product improvement initiatives
- Supporting the team’s mission to provide accessible, reliable, and actionable data that empowers smarter decision-making
Experience Required
Must currently be pursuing a bachelors degree in related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with data using Python
Pay Transparency
The annual salary for this role is USD $19.57 - $35.02 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)
For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.
What We Offer
At CNH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. From competitive compensation to flexible work arrangements and opportunities for continuous development, our benefits reflect our commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered—both personally and professionally. We believe that when you’re given the tools to thrive, you can drive meaningful impact. At CNH, you’ll not only find the resources to succeed today—you’ll find the foundation to grow a career and build a future.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Engineer Intern
Align your degree field precisely
Data engineering internships require your degree to directly relate to the role. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly, but a general business degree often doesn't. Confirm the match before applying to avoid OPT or CPT authorization issues.
Verify CPT eligibility before accepting offers
If you're on F-1 and haven't used 12 months of full-time CPT, an internship can run on CPT without touching your OPT clock. Exceeding that threshold eliminates OPT eligibility entirely, so confirm your cumulative CPT usage with your DSO first.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to browse data engineering roles at employers with verified LCA sponsorship records. This filters out companies that have never filed for data roles, saving you from offers that stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Confirm your internship is STEM OPT eligible
If you plan to extend OPT after graduation, your internship employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and your role must relate to a STEM-designated CIP code, not just any technical title. Ask your DSO to confirm your degree's CIP code before signing an offer.
Ask about H-1B conversion timelines early
Data engineer internships sometimes convert to full-time H-1B roles, but H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has previously filed H-1B petitions for roles in this function so you can plan your timeline realistically.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wages
Before your offer conversation, look up the prevailing wage for data engineering roles in your work location using the OFLC Wage Search. Employers filing an LCA must meet this wage floor, and knowing the figure helps you evaluate whether an offer is compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Data Engineer Intern role qualify for F-1 OPT or CPT?
Yes, as long as the internship directly relates to your field of study. Data engineering work typically maps to computer science, information systems, or applied mathematics degrees. CPT requires the role to be integral to your curriculum, so your DSO must authorize it. OPT can be used pre- or post-graduation but requires a clear connection between the role and your degree's CIP code.
Do employers actually sponsor visa status for intern-level data engineering roles?
Many do, particularly large tech, finance, and healthcare companies that run structured internship pipelines. For F-1 students, CPT and OPT don't require employer sponsorship in the traditional sense, but the employer does need to be E-Verify enrolled if you plan to use STEM OPT. For H-1B conversion after a return offer, full sponsorship is required. Browse Migrate Mate to find companies with verified data engineering sponsorship history.
What degree is required to qualify for a Data Engineer Intern visa sponsorship role?
Most data engineer intern roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, applied mathematics, or a closely related field. For specialty occupation visas like H-1B, the degree must directly relate to the specific role. A data analytics or statistics degree can qualify if the job description centers on data pipeline work, schema design, or ETL processes.
Does an internship offer as a Data Engineer affect my future H-1B eligibility?
Using CPT for a data engineering internship doesn't affect H-1B eligibility at all. Using OPT reduces the time you have available on that authorization, but doesn't disqualify you from H-1B. If you exceed 12 months of full-time CPT, you lose OPT eligibility, which can narrow your options before an H-1B lottery cycle. Plan your CPT usage carefully with your DSO.
What should I look for in an employer's LCA filings for data engineering internships?
Look for employers who have filed LCAs specifically for data engineering or data analyst roles, not just general software development. The LCA records show the job title, wage level, and work location, which tells you whether the company has a track record of certifying roles that match your target function. The O*NET profile for data engineering roles can help you confirm whether a job description maps to the right classification.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Engineer Intern jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.