Data Engineer Internship (Hybrid, Toronto)

*This role will be required to work from our downtown Toronto office 2 days a week.

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

The Data Engineering team at OpenTable supports a wide range of initiatives targeting diners, restaurants, and internal stakeholders. The team is expanding its capabilities to power a growing set of product features and AI-driven systems that rely on clean, scalable, and reliable data infrastructure.

*This is a 12-week internship program.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate globally with our Product and Data teams while working day-to-day alongside and learning from our Toronto-based data engineers in a supportive, hybrid environment
• Build and evolve scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT) that ensure reliable data flow across systems and teams
• Work on data modeling, transformation, and validation to maintain high-quality datasets that power analytics and machine learning
• Help optimize and modernize our data infrastructure, improving performance and reliability across platforms
• Partner with engineers, analysts, and data scientists to identify opportunities for automation and better data accessibility
• Grow through mentorship by receiving guidance and coaching from experienced data engineers, helping you sharpen your technical skills and accelerate your career

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Expected to graduate by Spring 2027.
• Strong programming skills: Solid computer science fundamentals with experience in Python and/or SQL
• Interest in data infrastructure: Excited to build and maintain data pipelines, models, and systems
• Database familiarity: Understanding of relational databases and data processing tools; experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus
• Understanding of data modeling and ETL concepts: Coursework or project experience a strong advantage
• Analytical mindset: You enjoy solving complex data problems and thinking critically about performance and trade-offs
• Curiosity and drive: Eager to learn new technologies like Spark, Airflow, or modern data warehouses
• Collaboration skills: You communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional partners
  
  

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a compensation range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The hourly rate for this Toronto, Canada based role is $42 CAD.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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