Data Engineer Intern

Hybrid - San Francisco, CAinternshipSep 08, 20260 viewsBe an early applicantBlockchain Dev
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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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  • Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view thetutorial.
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Publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange providing a trusted platform for buying, selling, and managing digital assets for retail and institutional users.

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Job Details

RegionNorth America
Job Typeinternship
PostedSep 08, 2026
Visa SponsorshipNo
Closesin 60 days

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