Coinbase

Data Engineer Intern

Coinbase · Hybrid - San Francisco, CA

Posted 8 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
8 days
Coinbase's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Coinbase's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Coinbase
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 219 open
Hiring momentum
265 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coinbase's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coinbase.

About this role

As a Data Engineer Intern at Coinbase, you will work within the Platform product group to build and maintain data pipelines that support analytics and machine learning. Your role involves collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility, while also contributing to the development of scalable data infrastructure using Python and cloud technologies. This internship will provide hands-on experience in data engineering best practices and exposure to various data sources and systems.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Completed or in-progress coursework in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated programming proficiency in Python, including data structures and algorithms
  • Hands-on experience writing SQL for data analysis
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Exposure to software architecture concepts such as microservices, distributed systems, or cloud-native design

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated interest in AI, LLMs, or API integrations
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight

What you get

  • Hourly Rate: $50 USD
  • Hybrid work environment with quarterly in-person sessions

Worth weighing

  • Internship duration is only 12 weeks
  • High-pressure work environment may not suit everyone
  • No specific mention of mentorship or training opportunities

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Listed by Coinbase on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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