Data Engineer Intern

📍 World
USD 104,000 per year
USD 50 per hour
INTERN
✅ Hybrid

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Security @ 3 Python @ 3 SQL @ 3 GCP @ 3 Algorithms @ 6 Data Structures @ 6 Distributed Systems @ 3 Machine Learning @ 3 AWS @ 3 Azure @ 3 Communication @ 6 Data Engineering @ 3 Performance Optimization @ 3 Microservices @ 3 Data Analysis @ 3 API @ 3 LLM @ 3

Details

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, Coinbase is seeking a candidate passionate about crypto and blockchain, eager to work with high-caliber colleagues, open to feedback, and willing to tackle hard problems. The role is part of a remote-first culture that is not remote-only — in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company offsites are held multiple times annually).

This is a 12-week internship during summer 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with analytics engineering to design and implement robust data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for analytical and machine learning initiatives.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure, leveraging Python and cloud-based technologies.
  • Support senior engineers in integrating and managing data from various sources, including APIs.
  • Contribute to the implementation of LLM frameworks, focusing on efficient data flow and state machines.
  • Participate in analytical deep dives alongside senior team members to understand and address complex business problems, and clearly communicate findings.
  • Learn and apply best practices in data engineering, including data governance, security, and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • Experience or coursework in programming, preferably in Python, with a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Understanding of data analysis and database concepts, with experience using SQL.
  • Familiarity with or strong interest in AI, LLMs, and API integrations.
  • Understanding of software architecture principles and interest in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native design.
  • Strong communication, positive energy, continuous learning mindset, and execution focus.

Nice to Haves

  • Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Eagerness to delve into complex data challenges and contribute to innovative solutions.

Compensation

  • Pay Range shown: $50 — $50 USD (see job posting for Pay Transparency Notice). Note: posting indicates pay as shown on the listing.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend
  • Volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits
  • Generous time off/leave policy
  • Option to get paid in digital currency

Additional Info

  • Job #: P73387
  • Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For select roles Coinbase pilots AI tools for initial screening and interview intelligence; humans review outcomes and Coinbase states AI is not used to make employment decisions.