Data Engineer Intern

Role

Coinbase is seeking a Data Engineer Intern for its Platform product group for a 12-week internship during summer 2027 in San Francisco, CA. The role is hybrid. Coinbase is remote-first, but not remote-only, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.”

Partner with analytics engineering to build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure that power insights across Coinbase. Work with senior engineers and cross-functional product and engineering partners to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and accessibility for analytical and machine learning use cases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines that ensure data integrity and accessibility for analytics and machine learning workloads.
• Support scalable data infrastructure development using Python and cloud-based technologies.
• Integrate and manage data from internal systems and external APIs.
• Contribute to analytical deep dives with senior team members and translate 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 or Data Engineering, or equivalent experience, with demonstrated Python programming proficiency, including data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience writing SQL for data analysis and working with relational database concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and demonstrated interest in AI, LLMs, or API integrations.
• Exposure through coursework or projects to software architecture concepts such as microservices, distributed systems, or cloud-native design.
• Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Compensation

• Target hourly rate: $50 USD, subject to work location.

Application Information

• Requisition ID: P78146.
• Candidates may submit a maximum of three applications within a six-month period.
• Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation may email their request and contact information to accommodations[at]coinbase.com.
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