Data Engineer Intern - USAFacts Summer 2025

Hansell Tierney
US - Washington - Bellevue
October 5, 2024

Data Engineer Intern - USAFacts, Bellevue, WAThe Organization

At USAFacts, we believe facts deserve to be heard. We are on a mission to provide a comprehensive and unbiased look at our country by the numbers.
Democracy thrives on serious, reasoned, and informed debate. And we're here for it.

Founded and funded by Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, USAFacts answers questions around government spending and outcomes. While these are basic questions, finding the answers is hard. But it's also pretty exciting. We pull together data from thousands of jurisdictions to normalize, contextualize, and visualize these metrics so the data is approachable and understandable.
Every day, we learn something about our country, how to make complex data understandable, and how to make the American people interested in the numbers. We're a collaborative group and are always learning from each other, too. The team is mission driven, with no political agenda nor commercial incentive; we do this work purely as a public service.
Oh, and to top it off? USAFacts was named to Fast Company's List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024! Learn more about us at usafacts.org and /company/usafacts.
We'd love for you to bring your talents and your curiosity to come make a difference!

The Opportunity

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will work closely with our senior engineers and product managers to design, implement, and test new features and products in data engineering. You will also have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and contribute to the improvement of our development processes and practices. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence.

Key Priorities and Responsibilities

Work with your assigned mentor to understand the main objective of the internship.
In consultation with other engineers, research, design, implement, and test engineering solutions.
Collaborate with other engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and expectations.

Develop and maintain data pipelines, perform data transformations, and manage databases to ensure data quality and accessibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate external data sources, and write efficient code to support data-driven projects and initiatives.
Maintain comprehensive documentation, identify performance bottlenecks, and prioritize data security best practices in our data ecosystem.
Research and learn new technologies and tools to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Provide feedback and suggestions to improve the quality and performance of our software products.

Present your work at the end of the internship.
Following all Ballmer Group security and office procedures, rules, and regulations

The Ideal Candidate

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, or SQL)
Basic understanding of databases and data modeling concepts.
Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes is a plus.
Familiarity with researching, building, and implementing machine learning pipeline tools, platforms, and algorithms.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Passion for learning new technologies and creating innovative solutions.

To Apply

Interested candidates, please apply via the "" button below.

The position is based in Bellevue, Washington and our organization practices intentional hybrid work?. All USAFacts employees are expected to work on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during overlapping core hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Mondays and Fridays remain flexible work-from-home or office workdays.

This intern position is a not-exempt role located in Bellevue, WA. The intern role is paid at a rate of $30 per hour. It is not eligible for company benefits but will be provided with an ORCA card for transportation to and from work or parking in/near the building. The internship is available from May-September, depending on school schedule and we do not coordinate credits through the intern's institution.

Ballmer Group and USAFacts are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. Individuals seeking employment at Ballmer Group are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientations.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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