Data Engineer Co-op Internship - 2026 (US)

Amazon is seeking Data Engineer co-op interns for their 2026 program. This full-time position requires working in office Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week between 8am-5pm. The role offers hands-on experience in building data pipelines and infrastructure for large-scale data analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing distributed systems for log event collection and processing
• Creating data schemas and managing SQL/NoSQL databases
• Developing automated data pipelines processing millions of data points
• Building and maintaining metrics, reports, and dashboards
• Optimizing database and data warehouse performance
• Collaborating with analysts and data scientists

The internship provides:

• Real-world project experience
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking with other interns
• Hands-on learning in data engineering

Locations include Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, DC/MD/VA area, Austin, NYC, and Minneapolis. Start dates are available for Winter (Jan/Feb 2026) and Fall (Aug/Sept 2026).

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in data engineering to gain practical experience at one of the world's leading technology companies. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $43.85 to $88.94 based on location, plus benefits.

Candidates must be enrolled in a US-based co-op program with at least one semester remaining after the internship. The position requires experience with data transformation, databases, SQL, and scripting languages like Python or Scala.