Database Engineering and Automation Intern - Undergraduate

About the Team

Abraca-Data manages mission-critical relational databases that power the PlayStation platform. With a team of five engineers, we provide operational support, build automation solutions, and oversee compliance, data governance, and security to ensure PlayStation systems run at scale.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Database Engineering Intern to join us for the summer. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to automation and reporting projects that directly impact how we manage workloads and database operations.

You will work alongside senior engineers on projects that combine database management, scripting, and reporting tools—helping the team improve efficiency, streamline processes, and increase visibility into key metrics.

What You’ll Do

• Develop automation scripts and tools to support relational database operations

• Build dashboards and automated reports to track workload and productivity using JIRA metric

• Assist in streamlining internal processes for database governance and compliance

• Collaborate with engineers to identify automation and efficiency opportunities

• Document solutions and contribute to the team knowledge base

What You’ll Learn

• Practical skills in database automation (scripting, monitoring, task scheduling)

• Hands-on experience with JIRA APIs, metrics extraction, and automated reporting

• Exposure to compliance, data governance, and database security practices

• Collaboration with experienced engineers in a high-impact, production environment
  

Why Join Abraca-Data?

• Contribute to systems that power the PlayStation experience for millions of gamers worldwide

• Gain direct experience in automation and reporting projects with real-world impact

• Learn in a collaborative environment with mentorship from experienced engineers

• Be part of a team working at the intersection of technology, data, and entertainment
  

What We’re Looking For

• Current enrollment in an accredited university Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, with graduation expected between December 2026 and Spring 2027.

• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts

• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages

• Interest in automation, databases, and process optimization

Eligibility

• Students with expected graduation between December 2026 and Spring 2027 from an accredited university. Undergraduate

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 18th - August 7th or June 15th - September 4th. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
  

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.