Akamai

Data Engineering Intern

InternshipIn OfficeSalem, Tamil Nadu6 months23K/mo4 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Akamai in Salem as a Data Engineering Intern. This entry-level internship is designed for students and recent graduates who learn best by building, shipping and getting real feedback on data and analytics work. About the role As a Data Engineering Intern at Akamai, your core focus will be…

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Skills you'll use

SQLPythonETLAirflowData WarehousingSpark BasicsCloud StorageData QualityGitPipeline Monitoring

What you'll do

Work on turning raw data into decisions people act on alongside the core team
Apply SQL, Python, ETL, Airflow to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc (Statistics, Maths)/MCA/MBA (Analytics) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, ETL (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Salem, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship CertificateLetter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentor

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment
3Technical interview on fundamentals and your projects
4HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Akamai

Akamai operates in the cloud/cdn (mnc) sector and has an active presence in Salem. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a distance. The work…

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