Data Engineering Intern

About the role

This is an internship role within the Engineering department.

2026 Auctane Summer Internship Program:

Please read before applying

Eligibility:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate university program. Students graduating in May 2026 are not eligible for the program

Duration:

Paid, 9-week internship 

Schedule:

40 hours per week, with the exception of the week of July 4th.

Program Dates:

• June 9, 2026 — First day of onsite orientation
• August 13, 2026 — Final day of the program

Location:

Hybrid role based in Austin, TX

• In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Remote: Monday and Friday

Interviews:

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis through March 31st

What will you be doing?

• Collaborating with a team of data scientists to complete AI and machine learning projects
• Writing code and contributing to software projects
• Participating in code reviews and pair programming sessions
• Learning and using new technologies and programming languages as needed
•  Solving technical problems and debugging issues
•  Participating in meetings and project planning sessions
•  Gaining exposure to and learning about different aspects of the software development lifecycle

What are we looking for?

•  Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies

What will make you stand out?

• Located in or near the Austin, Texas area
• Evidence of your proficiency in one or more areas of the technical stack below
• Familiarity with AI development tools, a plus

The Tech

• Python
• Nice to have: PyTorch, Polars, Airflow
• SQL
• Git
• AWS/GCP
• BigQuery/Redshift
• Vertex AI/Sagemaker
• Claude Code

What do we offer?

• 🏠 We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• 🏟️ Company events, we work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
• 🏢 Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks…).
• 🍽Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office – a delicious perk to fuel your work.
• 🏋🏾‍♀️Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Pelotons, free weights, etc.
• 💪🏽We offer gym discounts to help you stay fit and healthy!
• 💜 An inclusive, casual and upbeat work environment. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid; we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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