Data Engineering Internship (100%, 4-6 months)

Join our Product \& Technology department as a **Data Engineering Intern** and gain practical, hands-on experience in a real production environment. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of our digital platforms and data systems while developing reliable and scalable data-processing solutions. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time opportunities after graduation. **As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.** **Tasks \& Responsibilities** * Develop and deliver a data engineering report automation project end-to-end; * Build or extend simple ETL/ELT pipelines under guidance; * Improve data quality checks, transformations, and monitoring processes; * Contribute to creating reliable and repeatable data-processing components; * Support testing, debugging, and optimization of data workflows; * Prepare a final report summarizing main tasks, outcomes, and key learnings during the last weeks of the internship. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent academic program; * No prior professional experience required; * Fluent in English (minimum B2\). **Technical Skills** * Basic Python skills (data manipulation, scripting, understanding of project ecosystems); * Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DuckDB); * Understanding of core data engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, data modeling, medallion architecture); * Familiarity with Linux/command line environments; * Basic knowledge of version control systems (Git, GitLab CI/CD). **Personal Skills** * Strong team collaboration and communication skills; * Analytical and structured problem-solving mindset; * High motivation and willingness to learn; * Proactive and detail-oriented working style. **What We Offer** * The opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community; * Flexible working hours; * Team bond strengthening through team-building events; * Professional growth opportunities with our global training system; * Working in a collaborative and socially responsible team; * Company retreat facility; * Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness; * Prime location near Basel train station and city center; * And more... **If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:** * A motivational letter (EN) that briefly describes your motivations for joining MDPI * A resume (EN) including personal information, past \& current education, * Copy of ID and Diplomas * If available: reference letters and certificates. **About MDPI** Headquartered in Switzerland, MDPI is a fully Open Access publisher with a portfolio of **more than 500 journals** across all scientific disciplines. To date, MDPI has published the works of over **4\.5 million researchers** , collaborating with an extensive network of academic institutions and scientific societies worldwide. Above all, MDPI is committed to ensuring that high-quality research is freely accessible to readers across the globe. **Initiatives** At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms: https://www.mdpi.com https://www.mdpi.com/books/ https://sciprofiles.com https://sciforum.net https://www.scilit.net https://www.preprints.org https://encyclopedia.pub