FAQs
What is the duration of the Data Engineering Intern placement?
The Data Engineering Intern placement lasts for 12 months, from June 2025 to the end of May 2026.
Is this internship open to students from any university?
No, this internship is specifically for students currently enrolled at one of Rapid7's partner universities.
What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?
Candidates should be in their 2nd year studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, with a strong academic record.
Are there any location requirements for this internship?
Yes, candidates must currently reside in Northern Ireland and have the Right to Work within the UK.
What technologies will the intern have the opportunity to work with?
Interns will have the chance to learn and work with technologies such as SQL, Python, AWS, Terraform, Snowflake/Data Lakehouses, Airflow, and Fivetran, among others.
Will there be mentorship available during the internship?
Yes, interns will have a dedicated team mentor throughout their placement and will also have weekly 1:1 meetings with their manager.
What benefits are offered to interns at Rapid7?
Interns receive a competitive salary, company benefits, access to internal training resources, and a generous holiday allowance.
How does Rapid7 approach team collaboration during the internship?
The internship emphasizes collaboration, and candidates should be strong communicators and team players who can partner with others toward solutions.
Is there a possibility for interns to work completely remotely?
While Rapid7 supports a hybrid working model, they encourage interns to be in the office as much as possible for development and networking opportunities.
What kind of projects will the Data Engineering Intern be involved in?
Interns will build, maintain, and release internal data products by writing code, solving problems, and partnering with various internal teams to understand customer needs.