2026 Summer Internship Program –… at Piper Sandler · Minneapol…

Summary: Piper Sandler is a firm that connects capital with opportunity to build a better future. They are currently seeking an intern for Summer 2026 in their Technology Business Line, specifically within the Integration and Data Management team, where the intern will gain hands-on experience in data engineering and integration. Responsibilities: - Build data pipelines with a high degree of reliability, scalability, and security - Assist in the design and implementation of data models in on-premises data warehouses - Participate in new data driven initiatives to help our business partners - Participate in data quality initiatives, including data profiling, cleansing, and validation - Assist with the integration of data from various sources (e.g., databases, APIs, Cloud services) into a centralized data platform - Assist in the documentation of data pipelines and processes and communicating project progress and findings effectively Required Qualifications: - Majoring in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, or another quantitative field preferred - Excellent oral, written communication and problem-solving skills - Self-directed and self-motivated - Experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Scala) and querying language such as SQL - Good knowledge on distributed frameworks (e.g. Spark) - Comfortable to experiment with innovative technologies such as generative AI - Good knowledge of algorithms, data structures and OOP principles - Ability to solve unique business problems and work in a collaborative team environment - This internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students who graduate in December 2026 or Spring 2027 and have a GPA of 3.3 or above Required Skills: Data Engineering, Python, SQL Important Skills: Distributed Frameworks, Algorithms, Data Structures Nice-to-Have Skills: Innovative Technologies, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Self-Motivated, Collaborative Teamwork Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer