Data Engineer Co-op 2027

Socket.dev; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Megazone Cloud is seeking a Data Engineer Co-op to join a fast-moving team and turn classroom theory into professional execution. You’ll build data pipelines, optimize code, and collaborate with engineers on a modern tech stack, including AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake.

You’ll learn through direct mentorship, contribute to real customer solutions, and grow your skills in Python, SQL, data structures, and algorithms within a supportive, results-driven startup culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Expected graduation December 2026 or later.
• Experience with Python and SQL in academic or project settings.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and database principles.
• Builder mindset with strong desire to learn and grow.
• Strong communication and teamwork, able to convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Direct contribution as a core member of the technical team building data pipelines.
• Collaborate with senior engineers under a mentor-led model to grow technical skills.
• Write and optimize Python and SQL code to automate data workflows.
• Participate in team meetings and technical discovery to shape design discussions.
• Gain hands-on exposure to AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake in real projects.
• Work alongside data science and infrastructure teams to scale for a high-growth startup.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Teamwork

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/DS

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

Megazone Cloud is looking for a Data Engineer Co-op who is a "builder" at heart and eager to apply technical skills to real-world customer problems. We need students who are curious, driven, and comfortable asking "what if?" to solve complex challenges.

You should be passionate about data engineering and ready to transition from classroom theory to professional execution. We value a "jack of all trades" approach—someone who is ready to jump into a fast-moving environment and learn a modern tech stack by doing the work.

What You'll Do

• Direct Contribution: Work as a real member of the technical team, helping build and maintain the data pipelines that power our business and client solutions.

• Technical Mentorship: Collaborate with senior engineers under a "force multiplier" leadership philosophy designed to level up your technical expertise.

• Development: Write and optimize Python and SQL code to automate processes and manage data workflows.

• Project Integration: Participate in team meetings and technical discovery, bringing a fresh perspective to design discussions.

• Tooling & Ecosystems: Gain hands-on exposure to AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside data science and infrastructure teams to see how high-growth startups scale.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.

• Timeline: Expected graduation date of December 2026 or later.

• Core Skills: Academic or project-based experience with Python and SQL.

• Foundations: A solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and database principles.

• Mindset: A strategic "builder" mentality and a genuine thirst for technical knowledge.

• Communication: Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and work effectively within a team.

• Eligibility: Must be currently eligible to work in the US.

Bonus Points

• Projects involving AWS, Databricks, or Snowflake.

• Coursework in GenAI or MLOps.

• A link to your GitHub or a portfolio of your technical work.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Our Product is Our People: We invest in people who invest in themselves; your growth is our growth.

• True Servant Leadership: Our CTO and management team are here to empower you and clear roadblocks, not to micromanage.

• Flat Organization, Real Impact: Your designs and input directly shape our technical roadmap and our clients' success.

• A "Learn-from-it" Culture: We move fast—mistakes are treated as learning opportunities, not failures.

NOTE: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Our Product is Our People: We live by this. We invest in people who invest in themselves. Your growth is our growth.

• True Servant Leadership: Our CTO leads with a "force multiplier" philosophy. Management is here to empower you and clear roadblocks, not to micromanage. We won't ask you to do anything we're not willing to do ourselves.

• Flat Organization, Real Impact: Your voice and designs will directly shape our technical roadmap and our clients' success. You'll work on the latest tech to solve real problems.

• A "Learn-from-it" Culture: We're moving fast and building new things. We believe mistakes are learning opportunities, not failures.

We seek diverse talent who are ready to make an immediate impact. We believe that innovation thrives when teams are built with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are excited by this mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed.

Megazone Cloud is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.