Snowflake

Software Engineer Intern

Snowflake

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Washington

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Salary

💰 $42 - $60 per hour

Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

AWSAzureC++CloudDistributed SystemsHadoopJavaOpen SourceSparkSpringSQL

About the role

  • Where Data Does More. Join the Snowflake team.
  • Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more.
  • We’re looking for dedicated students who share our passion for ground-breaking technology and want to create a lasting future for you and Snowflake.
  • What You Will Learn/Gain:
  • How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services
  • Exposure to SQL or other database technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
  • Understanding of database internals, large-scale data processing, transaction processing, distributed systems, and data warehouse design
  • Implementation, testing of features in query compilation, compiler design, query execution
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud in particular
  • Learning about cutting edge database technology and research

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship
  • Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD
  • Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
  • Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, Object-oriented programming
  • Recommended coursework: cloud computing, compilers, database systems, distributed systems, operating systems, cryptography & authentication, networking
  • Bonus experience: research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source
  • Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration
  • When: Spring 2026
  • Eligible start date options: January 5, January 20
  • Eligible end date options: March 27, April 10, April 24
  • Duration: 12 week minimum, 16 weeks recommended (12 month maximum)
  • Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java
  • Preferred knowledge of C++20 or C++17, Java 20 or Java 17
  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  • Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc.
  • Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
  • Experience with working as a part of a team
  • Dedication and passion for technology