Intern, Technology - Data Engineering

Technology – Data Engineering - Intern

Kroll is a global leader in Risk and Financial Advisory services, operating at the intersection of data, technology, and complex decision-making. We are seeking a high-performing Data Engineering Intern to help build and scale the data infrastructure that powers analytics, automation, and AI across the firm. This role is for candidates who want real engineering responsibility, not shadow work.

You will design and implement production-grade data pipelines, work with cloud-native tooling, and partner with senior engineers and data scientists on systems that matter.

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines supporting analytics, reporting, and AI workloads
• Engineer data ingestion and transformation workflows across structured and semi-structured sources
• Implement data models and quality controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and performance
• Deploy and monitor data workflows in cloud environments, with an emphasis on reliability and observability
• Optimize existing pipelines for performance, cost, and maintainability
• Contribute to technical documentation and design discussions with senior engineers

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Graduation date between December 2026 and September 2027
• Strong command of SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and systems fundamentals
• Experience building data pipelines or backend systems through coursework, research, or personal projects
• Comfort working in cloud environments
• Clear technical communication and the ability to reason about trade-offs

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with modern data stacks (ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration, data warehouses/lakes)
• Experience with version control, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Exposure to BI or analytics tooling (e.g., Power BI)
• Prior internship or demonstrable project work showing ownership of production-quality systems

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Work on real systems in production, not toy problems
• Learn how enterprise-scale data platforms are designed, operated, and evolved
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers and data leaders
• Meaningful impact on firm-wide analytics and automation initiatives
• A high-bar engineering environment focused on quality, scale, and long-term thinking

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

Your recruiter will be happy to walk you through your U.S.-specific benefits, which include:

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

Kroll is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.

In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.

Salary range for this role is $20 - $25 USD/hr