Data Engineer Intern - Summer 2025

Posted:
9/16/2024, 2:44:15 AM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.


Department Overview

Motorola Solutions creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities around the world. We look for the most advanced problems solvers - like you - to help us create technologies that rise to the challenges of our customers. To connect firemen to policemen to emergency responders to nurses to specialists to lives saved. To protect communities, grow businesses and make work safer and more efficient. Motorola Solutions is looking for a self-motivated individual to help drive the next generation public safety experience, and to work with a team of top experienced professionals to enable mission critical services and solutions.


Job Description

The Motorola Solutions RadioCentral team seeks an undergraduate or graduate student with a strong passion for data analytics and experience working with database technologies. As a Data Engineering Summer Intern, you will join a team dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data pipelines, architecture, and visualizations.

Desired Skills:

  • Team software development using Agile practices with strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively

  • Familiarity in data processing and understanding of big data architecture

  • Familiarity of SQL and experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases

  • Familiarity with PowerBI and ability to develop visually appealing data visualization dashboards for business and technical users

  • Familiarity with PySpark and Databricks and ability to develop data pipelines, transformation, integrations

  • Familiarity with web development technologies such as Angular and Typescript

Responsibilities:

  • Work on developing/modifying data pipelines, designing and developing data transformations, and data integrations using PySpark on the Databricks platform

  • Collaborate with other team members to develop scalable data pipelines and data architecture designs to support the company's analytics platform

  • Develop and maintain database scripts and queries on PostgreSQL to support advanced analytics use cases

  • Work on developing interactive data visualizations using PowerBI that business and technical teams will use

  • Participate in sprint planning sessions and assist in defining project requirements

  • Develop and maintain documentation on design, implementation, troubleshooting, and other relevant processes

  • Follow coding and documentation standards and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality

Tech Stack:

PySpark, Databricks, PostGreSQL, PowerBI, Angular, Typescript - all deployed to Azure cloud


Basic Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.

  • Must graduate on or after December 2025.

  • Must be a US Citizen, permanent resident or be an MS student with work authorization (F1 Visa on CPT accepted only for masters-level students)


Travel Requirements

None


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Intern


Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
  • 401K with Company Match
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave
  • and more!


EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].