Intern - Data Engineering

Job Description

Data Engineering Internship

Player Profile
• Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating December 2024 – July 2025
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating
oneself to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
• Candidates must apply with a resume

Internship Opportunities

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office M onday -F riday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns) .

Potential internship location(s): S an Francisco , CA

Data Engineering I nternship : As a Data Engineer intern working with the Core Ads Data Warehouse team, you will be working in an environment that combines the challenges of handling petabytes of data with the intricacies of Ad Tech business concepts, all within the context of games boasting millions of daily players. Your role will revolve around designing and implementing resilient data infrastructure tailored to the ad tech ecosystem, where the scale and complexity of data are paramount. The team plays a central role in generating key performance indicators and metrics, serving as the backbone for informed decision-making within the gaming and ad tech domains. You will be collaborating closely with seasoned professionals and contribute to
optimizing data storage and retrieval processes, ensuring seamless access to insights that drive real-time decision-making .

Some of the learning opportunities -

Data Modeling & Data Warehousing: Collaborate with the Team to design, implement, and maintain data models containing multiple tables. Work on
optimizing and refining existing data structures for improved efficiency and accuracy.

ETL Development & Large S cale D ata P rocessing: We extensively use Apache Airflow for the orchestration and Astronomer as a platform while hosting our data on GCP cloud. Candidate will be exposed to various concepts of ETL development along with hands-on development on the GCP and other key Data Engineering concepts such as Python Programming, SQL, Data and API Integrations, CI/CD, Parallel Processing, Monitoring and Alerting and so on.

BI/Data Visualization: Gain hands-on experience in creating and maintaining Looker explores and dashboards. Work closely with team members to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable insights through data visualization.
• Strong programming skills, with a focus on Python and experience with Java considered a plus.
• Familiarity with object-oriented design principles and software development best practices.
• Knowledge
or coursework in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., Bigtable, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Understanding of schema design and data modeling principles, demonstrating the ability to structure and
optimize data for analytical purposes.
• Exposure to
or coursework in large-scale distributed data processing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a keen interest in leveraging cloud-based technologies for data engineering tasks.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications ? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Your Platform

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 202 4 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We'll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry . The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you'll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person).

All interns hips will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the
option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement) . Additionally, all interns will be provided a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color , religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against
on the basis of disability.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the US, the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range detail

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