Intern – Data Engineer (Hybrid: Onsite & Remote)

US Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Housing sign-on bonus

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Data Engineering intern to work on building and optimizing data pipelines that support reporting and analytics. You will collaborate with stakeholders across functions and gain exposure to leadership.

This internship is full‑time, hybrid (onsite + remote) for June–August, with potential for full‑time consideration after graduation based on performance. Housing sign‑on may be offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field.
• Must be enrolled during the internship period.
• Proven ability to model data for reporting and analytics needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build large scale datasets for diverse consumer needs.
• Develop and implement scalable data pipelines using multiple technologies.
• Ensure consistent use of standard data structures.
• Analyze new data sources for quality, availability, and content.
• Write technical design docs and create unit tests.
• Support QA during testing.

Skills

SQL

Python

AWS

Linux

ETL

CI/CD

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/IS or related

Tools

SQL

MySQL

Python

AWS

Linux

ETL Tools

CI/CD Tools

Job description

The US Foods Summer Internship Program provides a forum for students to apply classroom skills and academic training in a real-world business environment. In addition to being assigned business-impacting projects throughout the summer, students will be matched with a manager who will meet with them on a regular basis to provide direction on assignments as well as deliver performance feedback and a mentor who will be available to offer day‑to‑day guidance and support. Interns will also get exposure to US Foods executive leadership; have an opportunity to participate in learning and social events with other interns across business functions and have an opportunity to deliver an end of summer presentation to showcase their accomplishments with key business leaders. US Foods internships are full‑time paid positions (40 hours per week from June - August) with the possibility of transitioning to a full‑time position post‑graduation dependent on availability and overall performance. This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning the work is a combination of onsite and remote. Please note: We are unable to provide internships to students that require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., OPT, F‑1, H‑1B or any other visa status) now or in the future. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. For qualified students whose permanent home of record is located outside 50 miles from US Foods Corporate HQ, a sign‑on bonus will be offered to partially offset housing costs for the summer.

BASIC PURPOSE:

With direct supervision and oversight, this intern position provides exposure and opportunity to investigate a career, gain business knowledge and practical application of data engineering within the food distribution industry. The Data Engineering intern is responsible for the development and implementation of data pipeline solutions to support the organization’s reporting, analytics, and other data needs. The developer will work closely with stakeholders across functional areas to deliver well‑structured data in a reliable, efficient, and timely way.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build large scale datasets for a wide range of consumer needs
• Build, test and implement highly efficient data pipelines using a variety of technologies
• Ensure consistent use of standard data structures
• Analyze new data sources to understand quality, availability and content
• Write technical design documentation
• Create and execute unit tests
• Supports QA team during testing

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems/Science or related area of study
• Must be enrolled in school during internship
• Typically, students currently between their Junior and Senior years or between their 1st and 2nd years of graduate school will be considered for internships
• Proven ability to model data for reporting and analytics needs
• Proven ability to analyze and understand existing processes and code
• Works and communicates effectively with all levels of management
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Must work well within team‑oriented environments

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency in one or more of the following: SQL Oracle, MySQL, other relational databases Python AWS (ERM, Lambda, IAM, S3) Linux ETL experience Exposure to Cloud Environments Familiarity with: Use of CI/CD tools (Chef, Jenkins, Bamboo, Git/Bitbucket) Supporting self‑service reporting and analytics Working with semi‑structured data LLM Concepts, along with Agentic Development Nice to have: Snowflake Airflow Spark Data Frames or Pandas API development (Mulesoft) Machine Learning Tableau Kafka Experience with Copilot or Claude or Cursor

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have regular, reliable method of transportation to commute to US Foods’ location.

RELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL/EXTERNAL MAY INCLUDE:

• Internal: Core Team, Internal Business Clients
• External: Vendors

***EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e‑commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

US Foods, Inc. 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 any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866‑960‑5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days.