Data Engineer Intern - Undergraduate

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Data Engineer Intern - Undergraduate

Los Angeles, CA 

 

About the Team:

The Partners Data Engineering (PDE) team provides data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics solutions for the PlayStation Partners Platform—a crucial set of applications and services used globally by content creators, game developers, and publishers to create and publish games and content on PlayStation. Our mission is to deliver timely, scalable, and high-quality data and insights that enable our business to make data-driven decisions, drive operational efficiencies, and identify revenue opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Build and manage data pipelines on an operational basis for SIE
• Create actionable insights and add value to the business through reports and dashboards
• Participate in innovation initiatives by prototyping proof-of-concepts aligned with business objectives

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, with an expected graduation by Spring 2026
• Strong technical background in computer science, statistics, mathematics, information science, or another quantitative field
• Experience with Python and shell scripting for automation, data manipulation, and application development
• Proficiency in relational data modeling and SQL
• Background in advanced statistical modeling (e.g., GLM, mixed effects) and/or machine learning
• A willingness to learn and become self-sufficient, with guidance and coaching from our team

Eligibility:

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
• Open to students who are U.S. citizens or international students with an F-1 visa.
•  Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

 

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

 

Intern Pay Range$45.75—$45.75 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

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