Data Engineer Intern

Lightspeed Studios; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Amsterdam is seeking a skilled developer to design and maintain gaming data platforms. Responsibilities include optimizing ETL/ELT processes to handle high-volume data streams efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background in Python, Java, or Go and skills in advanced SQL.

Experience with big data ecosystems and cloud services is preferred. Join our diverse team committed to delivering innovative gaming experiences to audiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong programming foundation and knowledge of algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python, Java or Go, and advanced SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain gaming data platforms.
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes for high-volume gaming data streams.

Skills

Programming skills in Python/Java/Go

Advanced SQL skills

Knowledge of algorithms and data structures

Experience with big data ecosystems (Spark/Flink/Kafka)

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Airflow

Job description

About the Hiring Team

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

What the Role Entails

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain gaming data platforms and pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes for high-volume gaming data streams.

Who We Look For

Required Qualifications:

• Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong programming foundation with knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
• Proficiency in Python/Java/Go and advanced SQL skills.
• Experience with relational and distributed database systems.
• Familiarity with big data ecosystems (Spark/Flink/Kafka) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with popular cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Passion for the gaming industry.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.Ability to thrive in a high-paced and dynamic working environment.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese will be a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.