Staples Digital Solution (Technology) – Data Engineer Co-Op (Hybrid) - July 2025

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. 

We’re searching for you: fresh talent with new ideas, innovation, passion, and drive to bring to Staples. Do you have a passion for people and enjoy working on a collaborative team? Are you looking for an environment where your efforts directly impact business results? Well, look no further. We are looking for a smart, passionate, and driven Co-Op student to join our Staples team and you might be the person we are looking for. 

This Co-Op position requires you to be in a hybrid working model (at least 3 days in the office, and 2 days remote) based at the Staples, Inc. Corporate Headquarters in Framingham, MA. 

Target Start Date: July 7, 2025-December 12, 2025

Note: This Co-Op position is ONLY eligible for students enrolled in the Northeastern University graduate program. 

Position Overview: 

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Data Engineering Co-op student to join our team and support various data initiatives within Enterprise Data & AI. This is an exciting opportunity for a current college student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, who is eager to apply their skills in real-world scenarios. You will have the chance to work with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, DBT, Python, and Azure, and gain hands-on experience building data pipelines and models that enable data democratization. 

What you bring to the table: 

• Assist in the development and optimization of data pipelines integrating various data sources for analytics and reporting

• Support the implementation and maintenance of data warehousing solutions using Snowflake for large-scale data processing

• Collaborate with senior data engineers to develop and test data models and data flows that enable personalized marketing and customer engagement

• Help optimize data transformation processes using DBT, ensuring data is accurate and ready for analysis

• Contribute to data governance, quality, and security efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA

• Work with cloud platforms such as Azure for data storage and real-time analytics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders) to meet business data needs

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a master's degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related field

• Basic understanding of data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes

• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and cloud platforms (experience with Snowflake and Azure is a plus)

• Knowledge of SQL and Python for data-related tasks and scripting

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

What’s needed-Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) through coursework or internships

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.