Data Engineering Intern

About the Role

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience ingesting data into big data platforms and making it available to the business to support decision making and insights. Working alongside experienced engineers, scientists, and architects, you'll contribute to building scalable solutions and learn how data is designed, managed, and applied across enterprise systems. This role offers exposure to real-world projects in a collaborative environment, with opportunities to sharpen technical skills and develop a strong foundation for a future career in data and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop data pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL and other tools
• Use coding agents to speed up the delivery of data pipelines
• Create enterprise-level code and repeatable processes
• Operationalize data pipelines and enhance data quality across both systems and analytics solutions
• Collaborate with data scientists and data architects on multiple projects
• Partner with internal teams to support initiatives and improve performance
• Generate relevant documentation ready for business use

Qualifications

• Quantitative background and analytical problem-solving ability
• Strong working knowledge of Python, PySpark, SQL, GitHub and other tools including Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong, precise written and verbal communication skills with ability to articulate complex topics
• High standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and speed under time-sensitive deadlines
• Enrolled in a graduate degree program in Data Engineering, Data Analytics or a related field of study
• Graduating between December 2027 and May 2028

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Cursor, Claude and GitHub Copilot

The Summer Internship Experience

The Greystar Summer Internship Program packs 10 weeks with real projects, real responsibility, and real connections. You'll dive straight into the action on a team like Investment, Finance, Marketing, IT, Data, Leasing, Development, or Operations—doing work that actually moves the needle, not just watching from the sidelines. Along the way, you'll get a front-row seat to the rest of the business too, through:

• Executive Speaker Series — hear directly from the people leading the industry
• Business Segment Overviews — get the full picture of how each part of Greystar works
• Mentor Relationships — build connections that go beyond the summer
• Site Visits — see the work happening in the field, up close
• Community Outreach — give back alongside your team
• Networking Opportunities — meet people across the company

You'll close out the summer by presenting your Final Capstone Project, your chance to show off what you built, what you learned, and the impact you made. Program dates: June 2, 2027 – August 6, 2027.

Pay

• The compensation for this position is $31-$45/hour