Staples · 3 months ago
Quill AI Data Engineer Intern - June 2026
300 Tri State International Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$26/hr - $29/hr
Start in 2026 SummerStaples is a business-to-business company that is part of the Quill family of brands, known for office supplies since 1956. They are seeking a motivated AI Data Engineering Intern to work on cloud-based data platforms and AI-driven solutions, collaborating with teams to design and optimize data pipelines for machine learning and analytics initiatives.
ConsumerE-CommerceEnterprise SoftwareOffice SuppliesRetail
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and maintenance of data pipelines using tools such as Spark, Hive, and SQL
Support cloud-based data engineering tasks using AWS or Azure services
Contribute to ETL processes, data modeling, and integration of structured and semi-structured data formats (e.g., JSON, CSV)
Participate in the design and implementation of scalable data solutions for AI and machine learning projects
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making
Apply problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot data issues and optimize performance
Document processes and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the team
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with big data tools (e.g., Spark, Hive, Sqoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Proficient in Python, SQL, and Unix/Linux scripting
Understanding of dimensional modeling and data architecture principles
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Passion for learning new technologies and solving complex data challenges
Experience with MLOps and feature engineering infrastructure
Knowledge of prompt engineering and integration with large language models (LLMs)
Familiarity with AI-powered development tools and their integration into workflows
Preferred
Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus
Knowledge of monitoring and data quality frameworks
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Company
Staples
Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies.
Founded in 1986
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-07-09Grant· $7M
2017-06-28Acquired
1999-11-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Michele Parzianello
Chief Sales Officer
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