Data Services Intern

About the Role

The Data Services Intern will report to a manager within the Data Services department. This is a hands-on opportunity to transition from academic theory to real-world application. You will assist in translating business needs into technical specifications and building data solutions that directly impact patient outcomes. You will collaborate with other engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Modeling: Support the development and maintenance of data models to ensure the "single source of truth" for organizational metrics. Monitor the health of pipelines and shadow senior engineers in resolving critical incidents.
• Learn: SQL + dbt in our Snowflake data lake; Github source control
• Requirements Gathering: Shadow stakeholders to learn how business requirements are translated to code. Support the creation and refinement of dashboards and analytical reports to provide stakeholders and customers with insights.
• Learn: Business requirements and ticket workflow
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for data lineage and reporting processes.
• Learn: How to create comprehensive documentation including diagrams
• Quality Assurance: Perform data validation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of reports used for clinical interventions.
• Learn: Unit testing in dbt
• AI-Assisted Development: We use AI to increase developer velocity and focus our efforts on system design, code review and logic validation.
• Learn: Cursor, Claude Code and/or Snowflake Cortex

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Academic Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• SQL Fundamentals: Strong foundational knowledge of SQL and a desire to apply it to complex, real-world datasets.
• Engineering Interest: Exposure to (or a strong desire to learn) BI tools (e.g., Amazon QuickSight, Tableau), data processing/ETL tools (e.g., Python, Airflow) and cloud platforms (AWS).
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to look at data through a critical lens.
• Systematic Thinking: An interest in data governance, data lineage, and designing efficient, scalable data workflows.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences clearly and concisely.
• Adaptability: A self-starter who can take initiative, ask the right questions, and thrive in an Agile startup environment.
• Healthcare Interest: A passion for using technology to improve patient lives (previous healthcare data experience is a plus, but not strictly required).

Remote Work Requirements

• An established private work area that ensures information privacy.
• Reliable internet capable of low latency with the ability to carry video and voice calls without breaking up.
• This role is remote, but you will be required to come to on-site meetings multiple times per year. This may be during the interview process, onboarding, and for team meetings.

Additional Information

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must live in and be eligible to work in the United States.
• All staff at Arine are expected to be part of its Information Security Management Program and undergo periodic training on Information Security Awareness and HIPAA guidelines.

Internship Perks

• Direct Mentorship: Work alongside experienced Software Architects, Clinicians, and Digital Health experts.
• High Impact: See your work used in real-time to reduce hospitalizations and improve health outcomes.
• Career Growth: Gain deep insight into the HealthTech industry and the lifecycle of a high-growth SaaS startup. Grow your technical skill set and enhance your resume with real-world projects.

Compensation

• The hourly rate for this position is: $25/hr.