Data Engineer Intern

Coinbase
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Coinbase filed 1 H-1B position titled "Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Data engineering students with cloud experience and interest in AI will find this remote-first internship with hands-on pipeline development and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Students with coursework in data engineering and cloud platforms who are eager to work on scalable infrastructure for financial analytics
    — “Support the development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud-based technologies”
  • Candidates with strong SQL skills and experience integrating data from internal and external sources
    — “Integrate and manage data from multiple sources, including internal systems and external APIs”
  • Individuals interested in applying generative AI responsibly to improve workflow efficiency and data quality
    — “Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires in-person attendance during quarterly 'surges', which may conflict with remote-only preferences
    — “Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called 'surges'”
  • The role is limited to 12-week summer internships, which may not align with non-summer availability
    — “This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate familiarity with data governance and security practices through relevant coursework or projects
    — “Learn and apply data engineering best practices including data governance, security, and performance optimization”
  • Showcase SQL proficiency by including examples of complex queries or data analysis projects
    — “Hands-on experience writing SQL for data analysis and working with relational database concepts”
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Skills & requirements

Required

PythonAWSSQL

Stack & domain

PythonSQLCloud Platforms (aws, GCP, Or Azure)Data Engineering Best PracticesResponsibilityCollaborationFinance

About the role

Original posting from Coinbase

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Source: Coinbase careers

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