Data-Streaming & Automation Engineering Intern
Fabletics
Software Engineering
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 18-20 / hour
Posted on Jan 27, 2026
Job Description
Fabletics is currently looking for a Data-Streaming & Automation Engineering Intern (Summer 2026).
How do you fit in?
Fabletics is a global activewear brand, operating a highly data-driven business that relies on real-time systems to power analytics, personalization, and operational decision-making. Our engineering teams build and maintain platforms that handle high-volume data streams, automation, and experimentation across commerce and customer experiences.
As the Data-Streaming & Automation Engineer Intern, you will support the real-time data platforms during the summer. This role is ideal for a student interested in backend systems, data pipelines, automation, and modern AI-assisted workflows. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real production systems using Apache Kafka, managed cloud services, stream processing frameworks, and selective AI/LLM-based tools.
What You will do:
Assist with support and troubleshooting of Kafka-based data pipelines.
Learn how managed Kafka platforms are administered (topics, permissions, environments).
Use AI to help build and modify stream-processing logic and data workflows.
Explore and apply AI/LLM tools where appropriate for data transformation and automation.
Contribute to documentation and improve operational clarity.
Collaborate with engineers through standard version control and task-tracking workflows.
What you can bring:
Rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience with at least one programming language (Go, Java, or similar).
Curiosity about AI-assisted development and modern engineering workflows.
Interest in real-time data management and/or automation processes.
The Intern Gig: We are looking for enthusiastic students with ambition to go far. Our full-time paid internship program will give you a chance to gain in-depth knowledge of what it is like to be a part of our fast-paced and innovative company. Our interns have the unique opportunity to gain real work experience, while participating in skill-building workshops and interactive social activities throughout the duration of the internship assignment.
Our summer internship program will be in our El Segundo, CA headquarters and will run for 9 weeks from June 15th, 2026, through August 14th, 2026. We operate on a hybrid work schedule where employees must be willing and able to work in-office Tuesday-Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. We will not be considering remote or non-local applicants at this time.
The hourly range for this position is $18.00-$20.00. The hourly rate offered will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise, and work location.
**YOU MUST BE A RISING JUNIOR OR RISING SENIOR (graduating in 2027 or 2028) UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLED AT AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP**
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