Remote Data Engineer Intern: Build Pipelines & AI Infra

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Data Engineer Intern for a 12-week summer 2027 program. You will partner with analytics engineering to build and maintain data pipelines powering insights across the company, working with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and accessibility for analytics and ML use cases.

You will contribute to data infrastructure using Python, cloud-based technologies, and API integrations, while applying data

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.

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

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

AI/LLMs

Distributed systems

Data engineering

Education

CS/Data Engineering coursework

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Data Engineer Intern for a 12-week summer 2027 program. You will partner with analytics engineering to build and maintain data pipelines powering insights across the company, working with senior engineers and cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy, scalability, and accessibility for analytics and ML use cases.

You will contribute to data infrastructure using Python, cloud-based technologies, and API integrations, while applying data