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Data Engineer Intern-CET

CompanyRoche
LocationShanghai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist in designing and maintaining automated ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest and transform healthcare data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data processing jobs and ensure data governance and quality.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
106030
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). For more information, please visit https://careers.roche.com Read our community guidelines here: https://www.roche.com/some-guidelines.htm #Roche #Biotechnology #Pharmaceuticals #Diagnostics #Healthcare #PersonalisedHealthcare #GreatPlaceToWork #Innovation
About the Role

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections,  where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Data Engineer Intern Position Overview

  • Location: Shanghai, China (Onsite)
  • Duration: 3–6 months (Minimum 3 days per week)
  • Team: Roche China Data Management and Integration Platforms Product

We are looking for a passionate, tech-savvy Data Engineer Intern to join our team. In this role, you will be working alongside senior data engineers to build modern data pipelines, optimize data platforms or solutions, and handle real-world healthcare data at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pipeline Development: Assist in designing, building, and maintaining automated ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest and transform data from diverse sources into our data lake/data warehouse.
  • Data Integration: Support the integration of internal platforms and third-party systems using APIs and messaging queues.
  • Data Quality & Governance: Adopt Data governance framework to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across platforms.
  • Optimization: Use advanced AI tools to help monitor and optimize data processing jobs for better performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver clean, structured data products .

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications)

  • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related engineering or economics field.
  • Programming Skills: Solid foundational skills in Python or Java/Scala, with a strong command of SQL.
  • Data Knowledge: Familiarity with data warehousing concepts, relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), or NoSQL databases.
  • The "Nice-to-Haves" (Pluses):
    • Experience with data warehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks) or workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud).
    • Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and Git.
  • Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving skills, curiosity to learn new technologies quickly, and good communication skills (English and Mandarin).

 

 

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.


Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills
PythonJavaScalaSQLETL/ELTData WarehousingPostgreSQLMySQLNoSQLSnowflakeRedshiftDatabricksAirflowAWSAzureAlibaba Cloud
Categories
Data & AnalyticsTechnologyEngineeringHealthcareSoftware