Analytics Engineer Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Analytics Engineer Intern at Netflix

Netflix is a global leader in entertainment, serving over 300 million paid memberships across more than 190 countries. Members enjoy a vast array of TV series, films, and games, with the flexibility to play, pause, and resume watching anytime, anywhere.

Our mission is to entertain the world, driven by our content and the conversations it sparks. Data is a crucial component in shaping our comprehensive strategy. As we look to the future, we are seeking an Analytics Engineer Intern to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in multiplying the impact of data practitioners across the organization by leveraging cutting-edge technology to build essential infrastructure, tools, and frameworks. These solutions will empower analysts, data scientists, and business partners to access insights faster and more efficiently.

The ideal candidate possesses a solid foundation in data technologies, a keen appreciation for simplifying complex systems, and a strong passion for building infrastructure that enables fellow data practitioners. You should be excited about creating tools and systems that multiply impact across data teams, rather than solely focusing on individual analyses.

For a deeper dive into what it’s like to be an Analytics Engineer at Netflix, please refer to this blog post.

Who Are You? (Required Qualifications):

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in a related analytics field.
• Graduating in December 2026, Summer 2027, or later.
• To be intern-eligible, you must be returning to school for one semester or quarter post-Summer internship.
• Proficient in Big Data SQL (e.g., Spark, Trino) and pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow, Metaflow).
• Experienced in building reusable analytics infrastructure (data models, metric frameworks) and designing scalable self-service BI/visualization solutions (e.g., Tableau, Looker).
• A strong communicator capable of developing, owning, and deepening relationships with diverse non-technical and technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive with minimal process.
• Analytically minded, adept at bringing data solutions and business impact together while managing cross-functional projects autonomously.
• An individual who pays attention to detail and consciously strives to understand causes, not just effects.
• An individual with a growth mindset, who is impact-driven and has a strong desire for growing a broad set of technical and non-technical skills.

What Will You Learn? (Key Learning Opportunities and Responsibilities):

• You will build scalable tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that enable data practitioners across the organization to deliver insights more efficiently.
• You will develop reusable data pipelines, automated workflows, and self-service analytics solutions that reduce manual effort and accelerate decision-making.
• You will partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to identify scaling opportunities and translate them into technical solutions that multiply impact across teams.
• You will contribute to the evolution of our analytics platform by prototyping new capabilities and testing innovative approaches to insight delivery.

Internships at Netflix:

At Netflix, we provide a personalized internship experience designed to mimic what it’s truly like to work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on their interests and skill sets, ensuring they are fully embedded within those teams for the summer. Netflix is a unique workplace, and we operate by our core values, so we encourage you to learn more about our culture.

• Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Interns will have a choice of a few fixed start dates in May or June 2026 to accommodate various school calendars.
• Conditions permitting, our summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.
• We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. Compensation relies on market indicators, and your specific job, skills, experience, and location will influence it.
• The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour – $110/hour. This range is based on total compensation, aligning with our compensation philosophy.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Inclusion is a Netflix value, and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you require an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

This job will be open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.