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Summer 2025 Big Data Engineering Intern - 90351722 - Washington

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Amtrak

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Marketing
  • Washington
  • 26d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree, have GPA 2.8+, proficiency in SQL/Python, experience with unstructured data and visualization tools, plus strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • You will analyze customer data, create segmentation models, utilize SQL and Python/R, document processes, and collaborate with teams to derive insights for marketing strategies.

Requirements

  • · Must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited educational institution
  • · Must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field
  • · Must have at least 3 years of academic undergraduate studies completed or a junior status at minimum.
  • · Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • · First year graduate level studies or higher
  • · Provable experience with SQL and Python in the context of large data sources
  • · Some experience with unstructured data sources
  • · Experience with visualization tools such as Business Objects, Tableau or similar
  • · Understanding of data warehousing concepts including data integration for data warehouse objects
  • · Demonstrated skill in project planning and collaborating with groups
  • · Ability to describe challenges and solutions in both technical and business terms
  • · Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all organizational levels
  • · Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • The Big Data Engineering Intern will support the Marketing team in synthesizing various data domains and creating working models helpful for customer segmentation. This position will require the candidate to apply theoretical concepts to robust data sources and create meaningful insight that can be shared with senior leadership. Specifically, the candidate would provide analysis into various customer-based attributes like price sensitivity, travel history, promotional usage, psychographic profiles including brand loyalty. Additionally, the candidate will work closely with the Market Research and Analytics team to create customer segments that can be used in campaigns and product development. This role requires experience in SQL and Exploratory Data Analysis coupled with familiarity doing customer segmentation in some scientific programming language.
  • Python/R and SQL programming, familiarity with customer related data domains helpful
  • Experience in the design, testing and reporting of various customer segmentation algorithms (KMeans++ and Hierarchical)
  • Documentation and structured programming to support sustainable development practice
  • Debugging and code-reading skills

FAQs

What is the duration of the Summer 2025 Big Data Engineering Internship?

The internship program will run from May 19th to August 8, 2025.

Are there any educational requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field and have completed at least 3 years of academic undergraduate studies, or have junior status at a minimum.

What programming languages and skills are required for this position?

Candidates must have experience in Python/R and SQL programming, as well as familiarity with customer-related data domains.

What type of work will the Big Data Engineering Intern be doing?

The intern will support the Marketing team by synthesizing various data domains, creating customer segmentation models, and providing analysis on customer attributes such as price sensitivity and travel history.

Is there a GPA requirement for applicants?

Yes, candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.

What is the hourly pay range for this internship?

The hourly pay range is $17.50 to $35.00, based on factors including school year and program of study.

Will the intern have the opportunity to work with senior leadership?

Yes, the intern will create meaningful insights that can be shared with senior leadership.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While not required, provable experience with SQL and Python in the context of large data sources is preferred, as well as experience with customer segmentation algorithms and visualization tools.

Are there travel requirements for this position?

Yes, there may be travel requirements of up to 25%.

Does Amtrak conduct background checks for this internship?

Yes, all positions at Amtrak require a pre-employment background check, including prior employment verification and a criminal history check.

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