Data Engineering Intern

About the role

Physical AI, a real model of the world, is the next trillion dollar opportunity and a foundational pillar for energy, robotics and superintelligence. At Jua we are building it now. Our models already run on four continents and help power the energy buildout needed to support ever larger intelligence. We are assembling a world-class team of researchers and entrepreneurial minds to turn this model into reality at global scale. If you want the opportunity of your life, come build physical AI with us.

Requirements

• We're looking for an exceptional and ambitious Data Engineering Intern who's eager to learn fast, take ownership, and contribute to real production systems.
• Internship duration: 3 months (extendable to 6 months)
• Responsibilities and tasks
• Integrate and onboard new weather, climate, and geospatial datasets into Jua's data infrastructure
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines using Dagster, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to validate data quality, completeness, and usability
• Contribute to documentation and automation that improve data ingestion and processing workflows
• Support hindcast generation and other foundational data operations to increase engineering throughput
• Learn directly from experienced mentors while contributing to production-grade systems that power Jua's AI models
• Need-to-have
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computational Science, Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric or Earth Science
• or a proof that you are exceptional in your field without a degree (show us your projects on Github)
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with Git
• High intellect, curiosity, strong attention to detail, and a drive to excel in a fast-paced environment where intensity, long hours, and high standards are the norm
• Understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and workflow orchestration tools such as Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect
• Basic familiarity with GCP or AWS, and experience handling structured or geospatial data
• Familiarity with Docker or containerized development
• Knowledge of SQL and basic data modeling concepts
• Interest in machine learning or large-scale simulation systems
• At the end of your internship, you will have
• Built and deployed data pipelines used in production at Jua
• Onboarded new datasets that enhance model accuracy and experimentation speed
• Gained hands-on experience with Dagster, cloud infrastructure, and collaborative data workflows
• Contributed directly to Jua's mission to redefine how the world forecasts and understands the physical world
• Demonstrated exceptional ownership, technical skill, and impact
• About you
• You're technically strong, curious, and eager to learn fast
• You take initiative and enjoy solving open-ended problems
• You thrive in an environment where expectations are high and feedback is direct
• You're excited by the idea of working with world-class engineers and scientists on real-world data challenges
• Please note: We prioritise your answers to the application questions over your CV, so we encourage you to complete them as thoughtfully and thoroughly as possible.
• At Jua, we foster a performance culture and value people who embody our beliefs of service and adventure. We prioritize agility, operating at the highest clock speed to adapt quickly to change.
• We innovate on behalf of our users and leverage data supremacy to maintain our competitive edge. Through clear communication and fact-based decision-making, we ensure alignment in our pursuit of excellence.

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