Technology

Data Engineer Intern

CoinbaseHybrid - San Francisco🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 13, 2026

Why this role stands out

Gain invaluable experience building scalable data infrastructure and pipelines at a leading fintech company, with a competitive hourly wage. You'll thrive here if you're eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects alongside experienced engineers, making this an exceptional opportunity for early-career growth. Apply now to be part of shaping the future of economic freedom!

Quick overview

Salary$50/hr

SeniorityEntry Level

Work modeHybrid

LocationHybrid - San Francisco, United States

Posted1 week ago

GCPMicroservicesSQLAWSMachine LearningAzureGenerative AIPythonData Analysis

Job description

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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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.

Hourly Rate:

$50—$50 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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