Data Visualization Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Our mission to entertain the world is anchored in our content, and data is a crucial component in shaping our comprehensive content strategy. We focus on creating analytical products that support our content partners in their complex and nuanced decision-making processes. We are a highly collaborative team that partners across Netflix to drive impact.

Visualization Engineers at Netflix are expert data storytellers who build visually compelling and highly-performant products that serve as company-wide sources of truth.   These products play a critical role in creating a shared understanding of the success of our business.  Visualization Engineers  typically have skills that span across a few broad categories:  web development, application design/development, visualization design/development, data preparation/analysis, and product management.    

Who are you?

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s  degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related analytics field graduating in December 2026, Summer 2027 or later.

  • To be intern-eligible, you must be returning to school for one semester or quarter post-Summer internship.

• You are a passionate data visualization enthusiast.  You notice when a fantastic story or insight is being communicated through visually appealing data visualizations. 

• You have experience with data storytelling through building web apps and interactive visualizations.  You have experience with front-end JavaScript and Node.js.  You have experience working with visualization libraries, plus a component framework like React.

• You enjoy the challenge of making complex data intuitive to a broad audience.  You welcome user feedback and use that information to iterate on your tools.

• You are aware of design concepts related to chart forms, typography, and the use of color, and are able to design clear, legible charts.

• You have experience in designing, building, and iterating on interfaces, with a strong sense of the entire user experience, not just the individual pieces.

• You have experience working with data from a variety of sources, including API endpoints and relational databases.

What will you learn?

• Designing compelling data stories 

• Building visually stunning user experiences centered around data-driven insights

• How to work closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Translating sophisticated data science outputs into easily digestible and actionable insights

• Collaborating with the data visualization community within Netflix.  Exploring existing products and strategies.

• Partnering with other roles in Data Science & Engineering and building relationships with Analytics Engineers, Data Engineers and Data Scientists

Internships at Netflix

At Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to offer an experience that mimics what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture.

Internships are paid and are a minimum of 12 weeks, with a choice of a few fixed start dates in May or June 2026 to accommodate varying school calendars. Conditions permitting, our summer internships will be located in our Los Gatos, CA office, or in our Los Angeles, CA office, depending on the team.

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine the Intern top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The overall market range for Netflix Internships is typically $40/hour - $110/hour.