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How much do database engineer intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for database engineer intern in Seattle, WA is $19.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a database engineer intern do?

A Database Engineer Intern typically assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems under the guidance of senior engineers. Their responsibilities may include writing and optimizing SQL queries, helping with data modeling, ensuring data integrity, and supporting database backup and recovery. Interns often work with teams to learn best practices for database performance and security. This role provides hands-on experience with database technologies and helps interns gain practical skills relevant to a career in database engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a database engineer intern?

To thrive as a Database Engineer Intern, you need a solid understanding of database concepts, proficiency in SQL, and familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, often supported by coursework in computer science or information technology. Experience with tools like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and basic knowledge of cloud platforms or data modeling tools is typically expected. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication make candidates stand out in collaborative and learning-focused environments. These skills are crucial for ensuring data integrity, optimizing database performance, and contributing effectively to team projects.

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2027 US Software Engineering Internship

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Job description

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer Intern, you have foundational computer science knowledge and a strong command of one or more object-oriented programming languages. Your passion is software engineering and coming up with innovative solutions for customer problems. You will grow rapidly by driving high impact features to production with coaching from your veteran teammates.
This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you'll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership.
Join Forces in an exciting environment where you use your passion, experience, and analytical skills to help bring new solutions to public safety and leave a positive impact on the world.

What You'll Do

  • Owning and driving end-to-end features with Product and Design
  • Working with the latest open source technologies
  • Participating in code reviews and architecture design meetings
  • Ensuring that your code hits a high bar for quality and performance
  • Daily involvement with all team activities, from standup and sprint planning to team morale events
  • Opportunity for on-site agency visits, including ride alongs

What You Bring

  • Pursuing graduation in a Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field at a community college, university, or bootcamp
  • Experience in at least one object-oriented language such as Java, Python, Scala, Go, C#, or similar
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values: https://global.axon.com/company/values
  • A previous software development internship
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest in software engineering and open source technologies
  • Working knowledge of database technology such as SQL or NoSQL
  • Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience

Work Location
This role is based out of our Seattle or Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Please Note

  • Strive for a full 12 weeks
  • Semester interns: May 2027 - August 2027
  • Quarter interns: June 2027 - August 2027

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