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Data Engineer Intern

Coinbase
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)$50/hr internshipPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Data Engineer Intern within the Platform product group at Coinbase. 12-week summer internship (2027) focusing on building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure to power analytics and ML use cases, collaborating with analytics engineering, product, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:PythonSQLCloud PlatformsData Engineering
Nice to have:API Integrations

Benefits

  • Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Fertility Counseling and Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
  • The option of getting paid in digital currency
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Coinbase

Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.

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