Otsuka’s internship program, Intern the Otsuka Way (InTOW), offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, learn about the complexities of the pharmaceutical industry, and gain insights into potential career paths. By combining practical experience with professional development, our program prepares interns for future success. Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, as well as insightful lunch and learns.
Application Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply within 10 business days of the posting date. The position may remain open past this window until a suitable candidate is selected.
Interviews and offers: February through March 2026.
Duration of internship: June 1, 2026, through August 10, 2026.
Job Description
The AI Systems Engineer Intern will support Otsuka’s Data Engineering and Analytics teams by evaluating the capabilities of Matillion’s AI Assistant (Maia) and assessing its impact on data pipeline development. This role will focus on benchmarking productivity improvements, documenting practical use cases, and creating demos that illustrate how AI assistance can accelerate and enhance ELT/ETL workflows.
This internship offers hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, AI-assisted development workflows, and cloud data platforms, making it an excellent opportunity for students interested in the intersection of AI and data engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct structured benchmarking comparing manual vs. AI-assisted development within Matillion, including:
Productivity analysis
Speed and accuracy comparison
Quality and maintainability assessments
Produce a formal productivity analysis report summarizing findings and recommendations.
Develop documented workflows, examples, and demos showcasing real-world use cases where Maia accelerates data engineering work.
Support Data Engineering teams by evaluating where AI can integrate into existing development patterns.
• Collaborate with team members to identify best practices for leveraging AI-assisted tools within modern data pipelines.
Document processes, findings, and recommendations in a clear and accessible format for technical and non-technical audiences.
Minimum:
Undergraduate or graduate student graduating in the next 12-18 months pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems or a related scientific discipline.
Basic knowledge of SQL and familiarity with ETL/ELT concepts.
Foundational experience with prompt or context engineering (e.g., writing prompts, modifying AI outputs, or using AI-assisted tools).
Strong analytical and communication skills with an interest in AI-assisted development.
Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
Can commit to full duration of internship program.
Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience or familiarity with:
Cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure)
ETL/ELT tools such as Matillion
Python programming
Analytics workflows
Strong documentation abilities and enthusiasm for structured testing and analysis.
Curiosity about AI-based development tools and emerging industry trends.
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.
Demonstrate ability to work in a team environment.
Demonstrate ability to think creatively to solve complex problems.
Exhibits eagerness to learn and ability to learn quickly.
Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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