Data Engineer Intern
Join Coinbase as a Data Engineer Intern to build and maintain data pipelines for analytics and machine learning in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
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Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the Data Engineer Intern role at Coinbase, the intern will focus on building and maintaining data pipelines that ensure data integrity and accessibility for analytics and machine learning applications. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP are essential skills for this position. This internship is well-suited for students or recent graduates with a background in Computer Science or Data Engineering, eager to learn in a fast-paced environment. Coinbase emphasizes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal setting for those looking to make a significant impact in the finance sector.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Coinbase's career page.
- Coinbase has 230 other open roles including Senior Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure, Payments Risk Analyst I, Customer Support Specialist II.
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Quick facts
- Is the Data Engineer Intern role remote?
- It's hybrid — Coinbase expects some on-site time in Hybrid - San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Coinbase lists $50–$50 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Coinbase is hiring for this position in Hybrid - San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, SQL.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Coinbase targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Data Engineer Intern role at Coinbase.
From the original posting
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.
This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.
As a Data Engineer Intern within the Platform product group, you'll partner with analytics engineering to build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure that power insights across Coinbase. You'll work alongside senior engineers and cross-functional partners in product and engineering to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and accessibility for analytical and machine learning use cases.
What you'll do:
- Build and maintain data pipelines that ensure data integrity and accessibility for analytics and machine learning workloads
- Support the development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud-based technologies
- Integrate and manage data from multiple sources, including internal systems and external APIs
- Contribute to analytical deep dives with senior team members, translating findings into clear documentation and recommendations
- Learn and apply data engineering best practices including data governance, security, and performance optimization
Required Skills and Experience:
- Completed or in-progress coursework in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience with demonstrated programming proficiency in Python, including data structures and algorithms
- Hands-on experience writing SQL for data analysis and working with relational database concepts
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and a demonstrated interest in AI, LLMs, or API integrations
- Exposure to software architecture concepts such as microservices, distributed systems, or cloud-native design through coursework or projects
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Req ID: P78146
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