Intern - Data Engineer
Company Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to achieve – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all develop, together.
Job Description
Our AI & Analytics group is responsible for working with various business owners/stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, GCS, Infosec, Operations, and Finance to solve complex business problems which will have a direct impact on the metrics defined to showcase the progress of Palo Alto Networks.We leverage the latest technologies from the Cloud & Big Data ecosystem to improve business outcomes and create through prototyping, Proof-of-Concept projects and application development. We are seeking an intern for our team who will work closely with other Principal Engineers, Product Managers, Data Engineers & Data Scientists. In this role you will work in the AI & A team to design, and deliver our next generation data services
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture,
- Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
- Build analytics that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into various key business performance metrics.
- Work closely with data visualization and pipeline engineers to efficiently workon on end to end business deliverables.
- Document the details of data analysis and software development.
Qualifications
- Currently working towards a B.A./B. S/B.E./MS in a technical area (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
- Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
- Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python/Scala, etc.
- Experience working with Google Cloud Platform is a plus
- Superb communicator and relationship-builder
- Self-motivated team player and capable of working in a fast environment
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Strong SQL programming experience
Additional Information
*Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position*
*Requirements – To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree or a 2-year Master’s Degree and returning to school in the fall. You must have the authorization to work within the United States
Intern Program
Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering, sales, and marketing. The program also features a combination of challenging projects with tangible impact, engaging social events, and networking opportunities. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the network security industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.
The summer internship program features a combination of challenging projects with real impact, engaging social events, and networking opportunities:
- 12-week program
- Peers of elite students
- One-on-one mentoring by industry leaders
- Exposure to and support from Palo Alto Networks executives
- Events that pique your intellectual curiosity and inspire new ideas
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge and work in a fast-paced environment
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
Palo Alto Networks is evolving and changing the nature of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.