Data Engineer Intern (2027) @Figma

Overview

Figma is seeking Data Engineering interns to help scale systems and pipelines that support decision-making. The role involves collaborating with engineers and analysts to design and build reliable datasets, ensuring data quality, and enhancing data accessibility within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, test, and document data pipelines that integrate product or business data into Figma’s data warehouse.
• Design foundational datasets that are trusted, well-documented, and user-friendly.
• Optimize pipelines for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver solutions.
• Own a scoped project with support from a manager and mentor, covering problem definition through to implementation and documentation.

Requirements

• Experience coding in Python or a similar language and writing SQL queries.
• Experience building or working with data pipelines, ETL, or large datasets.
• Curiosity about data systems and interest in scalability and reliability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow as a data engineer.

Benefits

The internship offers a competitive hourly wage of $46 USD, along with a housing stipend and travel reimbursement.

Location

Remote internship based in either the San Francisco or New York hub.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Figma’s application process.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.