Data Engineer Intern

Be a dreamer, make the difference! Join #VFInternship in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, Switzerland as Data Engineer Intern for Digital Technologies. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• EU / EEA citizenship

• Must be graduating within or after November 2025

These requirements are related to local legislation hence there is no flexibility in the application.
 

Let’s talk about the role!     

As Data Engineer Intern you will build and maintain the data pipelines that power analytics and machine learning, ensuring reliable, scalable access to high-quality data in our Global Data Foundation platform.

By transforming raw data into structured insights, they enable smarter business decisions and accelerate innovation.

Below a list focusing on the most impactful responsibilities:

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and integrations to ensure timely and reliable data availability for analytics and reporting.
• Transform and clean raw data from multiple sources into structured formats to support business intelligence and machine learning use cases.
• Monitor and optimize data workflows and storage solutions to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Data Scientists, Analysts, Product Owners) to understand data needs and deliver actionable solutions.
• Document and maintain data architecture, processes, and best practices to support team knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Support other initiatives and projects as part of the Global Data Engineering team, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement efforts.

What you Bring

What will make a candidate successful?

• Demonstrates strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation, transformation, and automation.
• Understands data architecture principles and is familiar with cloud platforms (Azure) and data platforms Databricks. With modern data frameworks like Spark, Databricks, dbt.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on data requirements and deliverables.
• Shows attention to detail in ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and documentation.
• Learns quickly and adapts to evolving technologies and project priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates proactively within cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making.

Competences Required:

• Data modeling intuition: understands how to structure data for performance, scalability, and usability, not just storage.
• Pipeline reliability mindset: builds with monitoring, testing, and failure recovery in mind, ensuring robust data flows.
• Code quality discipline: writes clean, modular, and well-documented code that others can easily understand and build upon.
• Curiosity-driven problem solving: proactively explores data issues and business questions, going beyond assigned tasks.

A master degree in STEM disciplines is required a pre-requisite given the nature of the role.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated:

• The ability to understand the data flow in the VF business processes.
• The capability to troubleshoot complex data issues and propose a feasible solution.
• An understanding of modern data architecture, cloud computing, traditional AI and GenAI.
• An expertise in using SQL and Python like a master.
• A keen interest in exploring new technologies for data management and GenAI.

What’s in it For You

The VF EMEA Internship Program is a 12-month journey designed to develop and empower emerging talent at the start of their careers. As a company committed to unleashing human potential—fueled by the ideas, energy, and dedication of our people—you can expect a structured learning path and rich hands-on experience, including:

• Participate in dedicated skill-building workshops
• Collaborate on an internal consulting group project
• Gain on-the-ground insight about our brands during a store visit day
• Connect through networking opportunities with peers and senior leadership

In the role of Data Engineer Intern you will work with an international team worldwide, discovering all secrets of how manage data in a successful enterprise. We will support you with ad hoc trainings, coaching and networking opportunities across all VF brands and shared functions.

We want you to focus on what matters, that’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being. You will enjoy:

• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities work together
• Being part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi-brand, multi country organization
• On-site gym offering health and well-being initiatives, break out areas with complimentary drinks
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity.We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

ARE YOU IN? Apply now – early application increases your chances!