Intern, Data Engineer

About the Role

Autodesk is seeking a Data Engineering Intern to join our growing AIDA team. As part of the data team, you’ll work on building the next generation of scalable data solutions that power insights, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making across the company.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about data, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies who wants hands-on experience with real-world enterprise data pipelines, analytics, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Support integration and transformation of data from multiple sources (APIs, cloud storage, SaaS systems).
• Work with engineers to enhance data quality, lineage, and observability in production pipelines.
• Contribute to developing and optimizing data models that support analytics and data solutions.
• Learn and apply cloud data engineering concepts using platforms like AWS, Azure, or Snowflake.
• Participate in building AI-driven data solutions for intelligent automation, anomaly detection, and data enrichment.
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD concepts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and platform engineers to support ongoing initiatives.
• Document and present technical findings, contributing to internal best practices and reusable components.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of Python programming and experience writing clean, efficient code.
• Strong proficiency in SQL able to write queries for data analysis and transformation.
• Familiarity with data concepts such as ETL, data modeling, and data APIs.
• Interest in or exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Curiosity to explore how AI can enhance data pipelines and decision-making.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn from a collaborative team.

About the US Intern Program  

The 2026 U.S. program runs for 12 weeks (May 18 – August 7 or June 15 – September 4). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences. 

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

• $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
• $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
• $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging