Data Engineering Intern

Posted:
1/21/2026, 5:08:56 AM

Location(s):
Georgia, United States ⋅ Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

January 28, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle 

The Coca-Cola Company’s Technology organization is in the midst of a digital transformation that allows our employees to use world class technology to connect our products to our customers all over the world. This journey is a very exciting time for Coca-Cola and our employees are big contributors to our Success and Growth. Our large scale and complex environment offers an incredible opportunity to address challenges, enable innovative solutions to make a difference for our customers. 

As a Data Engineering Intern, you will support the organization by working with data pipelines, data quality initiatives, and data analysis to improve reporting and decision-making. You will assist in building and maintaining data workflows, validating and cleaning data, and performing basic analysis using data tools and systems. You will collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business teams under the guidance of experienced professionals, gaining hands-on technical experience in a supportive and innovative environment. 
 
Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Python 

  • Support ingestion of data from various enterprise systems 

  • Perform data validation, quality checks, and monitoring to ensure data reliability 

  • Collaborate with data engineers and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve pipeline issues 

  • Participate in data modeling, performance tuning, and optimization efforts 

  • Contribute to documentation of data workflows, pipelines, and technical standards 

  • Occasionally support lightweight web development tasks for internal dashboards or tools 

Education Requirements: 

  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025

  • Focus in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.  

 
Related Work Experience: 

  • Prior internship, academic projects, or relevant coursework in data engineering, software development, or analytics preferred 

  • Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, is a plus 

 
Functional Skills: 

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL 

  • Working knowledge or coursework experience with PySpark and distributed data processing 

  • Understanding of ETL/ELT concepts, data modeling, and relational databases 

  • Basic web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or similar) are a plus 

Soft Skills 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, global environment 

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills 

  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams 

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality 

Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506 

Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066 

Location: Atlanta, Georgia 

Dates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026 

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.