Data Engineering Intern

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Data Engineering Intern at Stride supports the development and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and integrations that connect core systems and enable data-driven decision making for online K–12 learning and school operations. This role will work within a collaborative remote team, partnering with data engineers, analysts, and architects to assist in building reliable data workflows and integrations on an agile cycle while gaining hands-on experience in cloud-based data engineering and supporting Stride’s mission to empower online education for students across the United States.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assist in developing and maintaining data pipelines and integrations that support business processes and analytics use cases.
• Support the design and implementation of data workflows, partnering with engineers and analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write and maintain clean, modular code in Python and SQL to support data ingestion, transformation, and integration tasks.
• Assist in testing data pipelines, including unit testing and validation, to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Support CI/CD processes by helping validate and deploy data solutions in development and staging environments.
• Monitor data pipelines and assist in troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and implementing fixes.
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and reviews to support team collaboration and learning.
• Document data processes, workflows, and technical solutions to support team knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field;
• Basic understanding of programming concepts, preferably in Python;
• Familiarity with SQL and working with data in relational databases;
• Foundational knowledge of data structures, data processing, or ETL concepts;
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP through coursework or projects is preferred;
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies;
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship duration;
• Ability to clear required background check.

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Coursework or project experience involving data pipelines, APIs, or cloud-based data tools;
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git;
• Exposure to data warehousing concepts (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery);
• Interest in education technology and data-driven solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. 

We anticipate this position will pay $20.00 per hour. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.