WB Games Data Engineering Co-op: Needham, MA - January-May 2027

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

This co-op will be located in the Needham, MA area. The selected co-op will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the manager’s in-office schedule.

The CTS Data Engineering team is developing data solution at scale to support game telemetry pipelines, 3rd party data ingestion and and Consent management solution. The team is actively engaged right now in onboarding to Databricks platform providing new data platform features that streamline and simplify data processing work.

• Intern will be working on projects that support build up for Databricks Semantic layer
• Help to consolidate DataDog observability into one CTS platform repository for better cross-team collab and management

• Experience in Python
• Understanding in data lakehouse technologies (Iceberg, semantic layer), databricks is big plus.
• Understanding in data observability (Graphana, Datadog, Open Telemetry)
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior Student (18 years or older)
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA). A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.
• Skydance will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Skydance now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. 

• The duration of the Spring 2027 co-op program is 5 months from January to May dependent on the student’s availability based on the semester schedule. 

• Co-ops will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in-office for the full duration of the program. 

• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided. 

• A Skydance team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

Skydance's WB Games Co-op Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.  

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had

• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes

• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $31 per hour USD for undergrad interns.

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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