We have a vision to lead the industry in bold innovation across our products, experiences, and the way we connect with consumers.
To get there, we're building a global team with the energy, innovation, and ambition to accelerate our growth strategy.
Make an ImpactAre you passionate about data engineering and eager to build real-world Generative AI applications?
Join our dynamic general Data and Analytics team in Barcelona for an exciting internship where you will work on cutting-edge data pipelines, vector search, and AI-driven analytics to empower enterprise innovation.
This is a temporary (12-month contract), hybrid internship position based in our Barcelona office.
You will be required to work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
What You Will Do In This RoleGen AI & LLM Pipeline DevelopmentGain hands-on experience preparing structured and unstructured data to build modern Gen AI pipelines, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and embedding ingestion workflows.
Perform data exploration, analysis, prompt context dataset curation, database modeling, and stewardship activities to support automated task execution.
Engineering & System IntegrationAssist senior engineers in connecting to internal and external data sources, database administration, and applying software development lifecycle best practices.
Support data integration and vector processing workflows across our global enterprise ecosystem.
Data Governance & QualitySupport data governance initiatives by helping establish guidelines for data privacy, cataloging, classification, and responsible AI practices.
Ensure data hygiene and alignment with enterprise security frameworks.




Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate closely with senior data scientists, AI/ML engineers, and global business stakeholders to learn and implement industry best practices.
Participate in Agile/Waterfall product delivery iterations to build scalable analytics and AI solutions.
Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Master's or PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Database & SQL Expertise: Advanced SQL capabilities alongside solid expertise in relational and dimensional database design.
Data Management Principles: Familiarity with enterprise data management practices, ingestion methodologies, and foundational knowledge of ETL versus ELT frameworks.
Languages: Exceptional written and verbal communication capabilities in English.
Preferred & Nice-to-HavesProgramming & Automation: Strong programming proficiency in Python (or equivalent) along with shell scripting expertise in Linux environments.
Gen AI Tools: Experience or familiarity with vector databases (e.
Data Platforms & APIs: Practical experience with modern analytical databases (e.
BigQuery, Dataproc, Snowflake, PrestoDB, MySQL, Spark), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), and API-driven integrations (Postman, MOVEit, WS FTP).

What We Offer
A hands-on, high-impact internship working with cutting-edge Gen AI and enterprise data technologiesDirect mentorship and collaboration with senior global data engineering and AI/ML leadersA collaborative, dynamic, and international working environment in BarcelonaProfessional growth and skill development within a global analytics organizationAt Fossil Group, we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better.

📌 Data Engineer Intern (Barcelona)
🏢 Fossil Group
📍 Barcelona