Data Engineer

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to help address business and technology challenges for clients around the world. This internship offers hands-on experience, opportunities to develop in-demand technical and professional skills, and the chance to contribute to meaningful client projects in a collaborative, team-based environment.

As an Intern Data Engineer, you will explore how organizations use data and enterprise technology to make better decisions, improve business processes, and develop artificial intelligence solutions. You will learn from IBM colleagues while building practical skills that can support a future career in data engineering, analytics, AI, or technology consulting.

About The Company

IBM is a global technology and consulting company that helps organizations solve complex challenges and pursue new opportunities. Through IBM Consulting, teams combine industry knowledge, technical expertise, and modern technologies to help clients transform their businesses.

IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers bring together specialists who work with public and private sector clients around the world. Within AI, Analytics, Automation and Data Services, teams help organizations modernize data platforms, develop scalable data pipelines, enable advanced analytics, automate business processes, and create AI-driven solutions designed to improve performance.

About The Role

In this internship, you will contribute to data engineering activities that help transform raw information into reliable, usable data for analytics and business applications. You will work with experienced IBM professionals and learn how data solutions are designed, developed, tested, and supported in an enterprise consulting environment.

The role is intended to provide meaningful, practical experience while helping you understand how technology teams collaborate to deliver outcomes for clients. You will have opportunities to learn about relevant tools and approaches, strengthen your analytical thinking, and build confidence communicating technical ideas. The experience may also help prepare you to pursue a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting after graduation.

Qualifications

Candidates should be currently pursuing a degree in computer science, data science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, and should be interested in data engineering, analytics, artificial intelligence, or enterprise technology. A willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively is important.

Applicants should bring strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication. Familiarity with programming concepts, databases, data structures, or data visualization is helpful. Experience with data processing tools, cloud platforms, or scripting languages may be an advantage, but a desire to develop these skills is also valued. Candidates should be comfortable receiving feedback, adapting to changing project needs, and asking questions when they encounter unfamiliar concepts.

Responsibilities

Work with project teams to understand data requirements and contribute to the development, maintenance, or improvement of data pipelines and data solutions. Assist with preparing, organizing, validating, and transforming data for use in reporting, analytics, and AI applications.

Support the exploration of data platforms, automation approaches, and emerging technologies that may address client or project needs. Help document technical processes, data definitions, findings, and project progress. Participate in testing and troubleshooting to help identify data quality issues and support dependable outcomes.

Collaborate with colleagues across technical and consulting teams, share updates, and contribute to discussions about project goals. Follow applicable guidance for data security, privacy, quality, and responsible technology use. Take part in learning activities and apply feedback to build technical and professional capabilities.

Benefits

Gain practical experience on meaningful projects and learn from experienced IBM professionals in a collaborative environment. Develop technical, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills relevant to data engineering and enterprise consulting. Explore how data, analytics, automation, and AI can support organizations, while building experience that can inform your career path after graduation.

Equal Opportunity

IBM is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. IBM welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and considers candidates without discrimination on any protected basis under applicable law.