About the role#
As a Data Engineering Intern, you will be fully embedded within a team to work on high-impact projects. You will collaborate with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and senior engineers to solve internet-scale problems. This role provides hands-on experience with data engineering principles in a professional environment.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate analytical needs into scalable data solutions.
- Design, build, deploy, and maintain robust data pipelines.
- Develop data products that provide answers to high-impact business questions.
- Apply data modeling best practices to your work.
- Increase the automation and scale of complex data sets.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time M.S. or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
- Expected graduation date of December 2026, Summer 2027, or later.
- Must be returning to school for at least one semester or quarter following the internship.
- Solid programming proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
- Strong foundational knowledge of SQL and data structures and algorithms.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Gatos, California.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Netflix
Netflix provides entertainment services including television series, films, games, and live programming. The company operates across various genres and languages for a global audience. Founded in 1997, it maintains headquarters in Los Gatos, California. The organization employs over 18,000 people and functions as a public company.
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