Intern, Data Engineering

It’s time to transform markets. Existing workflows within syndicated loan and CLO markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time‑con\-suming. It’s time for a change. Octaura is reimagining the way these markets trade, with efficiency, transparency, and simplicity at the heart of what we do. We bring trading capabilities, data, and analytics together for the first time on a digitized platform, fundamentally transforming the markets and streamlining workflows like never before. We’re a values‑driven company that values diversity and innovation. We create a culture that is collaborative, transparent, impactful, and innovative. Time frame June – August 2026 Location NYC Office Requirement In office - Monday through Friday The Opportunity We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic summer interns to join our data engineering team. The internship provides hands‑on experience and support for meaningful projects that advance our organization’s goals. You will gain actionable skills while working on complex projects, interacting with clients, and building industry relationships. As an intern you will work directly with senior data engineers, software engineers, and data scientists to build and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines used across the company. Your responsibilities include developing Python‑based data workflows, supporting cloud‑based data processing and storage, and gaining experience with Python, Spark, Redshift, Apache Airflow, Terraform, and other AWS cloud tools. You will learn to create data systems that power a customer‑facing trading platform, internal business intelligence, and agentic AI systems in a fast‑paced startup environment. Ideal Candidate Within one year of undergraduate graduation (December 2026 – May 2027) Strong communication and analytical skills Major in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field Experience with SQL and Python (or related language) Strong interest in data systems for a trading platform Perks Fully stocked pantry Weekly happy hour Catered breakfast on Mondays Catered lunch on Fridays Monthly catered lunch to celebrate culture Employee team‑building events Equal Opportunity Employment Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr