Software Engineering Intern - Data

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a motivated Data Engineering Intern to join our growing Data & Analytics team. You’ll work closely with engineers and product managers to build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that power insights and real-time analytics for our fleet of restaurant robots.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Data Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and optimize ETL/ELT workflows to ingest, process, and transform data from robot sensors, restaurant POS systems, and user feedback platforms.
• Real-Time Data Processing: Prototype, improve and deploy streaming data solutions (e.g., Pubsub, Dataflow) for near-real-time monitoring of fleet performance and operational metrics.
• Data Quality & Governance: Implement data validation and monitoring to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to feature-engineer datasets for predictive models, and with Software Engineers to integrate analytics into dashboards and applications. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications: 

• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, C++ or any major language.
• Familiarity with SQL and experience writing complex queries.
  
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in an agile team environment.
• Robust programming skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications: 

• Hands-on experience with any cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their data services (e.g., S3, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Exposure to real-time data technologies such as Pubsub, Spark Streaming, or Flink.
• Knowledge of data modeling techniques (star schema, snowflake schema) and dimensional modeling.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and microservices architectures.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Passion for robotics, automation, or the restaurant/hospitality industry.

Education/Experience:

• Current enrollment in a college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field.

About Bear Robotics:

Bear Robotics was founded in 2017 and we are 250+ motivated Bears who work tirelessly everyday to make our robots a reality. We have developed robotic solutions that autonomously navigate indoor environments for a variety of consumer solutions, like restaurants, senior living facilities, hotels & casinos just to name a few. Working for a dynamic start-up gives you a chance for rapid personal development. While building expertise in your field you’ll have countless opportunities for growth as we expand our product line and global reach. We’re not a big tech company yet, but we’re striving every day to be THE global player when it comes to hospitality robotics. In 2022 we raised $81 Million in Series B funding to accelerate growth and expand into new markets in southeast Asia and Europe. If you feel you’re ready for an adventure in robotics, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of a Bear Robotics Internship:

• Mentorship: Work alongside experienced engineers and scientists on real-world challenges.
• Impact: See your work deployed in production, directly influencing product features and operations. 
• Learning: Hands-on learning with modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and best practices.
• Culture: Join a fast-paced, collaborative team dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. 
• Networking: Connect with cross-functional teams in engineering, product, and business. 
• 401K with up to 6% match (available to all Bears, except temporary non-US residents)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Leave (72 hours/year)
• Casual Dress Policy
• Free Daily In-Office Lunch
• Unlimited Office Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties & Family Events

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer. The employee routinely is required to sit; stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. 

Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.