Grad Intern – Data Engineer – Amgen’s Technology & Medical Organizations (Summer 2027)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) warmly invites students to join as Grad Intern – Data Engineer in Amgen’s Technology & Medical Organizations for Summer 2027.

You will collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to understand data needs and implement data pipelines into the Enterprise Data Lake. Expected to be enrolled in a degree program and available for full-time work, you will gain hands-on experience in building data infrastructure, ETL processes, and analytics tools within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s degree completed or expected.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, Java or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines and support infrastructure.
• Build analytics tools using Python, SQL and AWS.
• Automate tasks and develop reusable frameworks; contribute to POC solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

Scala

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Career Category College Job Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Grad Intern – Data Engineer – Amgen’s Technology & Medical Organizations (Summer 2027)

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. During this internship, you will acquire the valuable hands‑on skills and foundational experience needed to become a professional in your chosen field. This role requires working closely with product owner/Product Architect and various functional teams to understand the data requirements and implementing data engineering solutions. This position is responsible for design and development of data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from various data sources in various data formats to Enterprise Data Lake.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with lead Architects, Business SMEs and Data Scientists to design and develop end‑to‑end data pipelines and support infrastructure
• Building new infrastructure and analytics tools using Python, SQL and AWS
• Proactively identifying & implementing opportunities to automate tasks and develop reusable frameworks; participating in efforts to design, build, and develop rapid Proof‑of‑Concept (POC) solutions and services

Program Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available to work a full‑time schedule.
• Expected continued enrollment in an accredited college or university following the internship program / co‑op.
• Student must be located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
• Must be available to accept and commit to future full‑time employment by July 2028, if offered.

Sponsorship

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of this program.
• Sponsorship for future FTE roles is not guaranteed.

What We Expect of You

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program for an MBA internship OR a Master’s program for a Master’s internship OR a PharmD program for a PharmD internship OR Ph.D. for a PhD internship from an accredited college or university and completion of the first year of MBA OR Master’s OR Pharm D OR Ph.D. program before the internship starts

Preferred Qualifications

• In the process of completing the first year of a Master’s program with concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science (e.g., CS, CPE, SE), Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 1 or more years relevant work experience.
• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or health care industry experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in one of the coding languages (Python, Java, Scala, SQL).
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrated personal initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Ability to operate independently, across functional lines, and with both internal and external customers.
• Coursework in one or more of the following areas: Business Systems analysis, Lean, Agile (SCRUM) and other SDLC processes, Software Development, Database Modeling, Web Design and Development, IT Management, Management of Cloud based application, B2B Collaboration, Enterprise systems such as configuration and management of ERP, CRM systems.

What You Can Expect of Us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The base pay range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $35.34 - $41.20 per hour. Bring your authentic self to the table and become the professional you’re inspired to be through accepting a culture that values the diversity of thought and experience and will flex to your strengths and possibilities. Participate in executive and social networking events, as well as community volunteer projects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.