Software Engineer Intern (Core/Database Engineering) - Fall 2023

Build the future of data. 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 We Offer:

• Stuff that matters: treated as a member of the Snowflake team, included in company meetings/activities, flexible hours, casual dress code, accommodations to work from home, swag and much more
• Opportunity to provide meaningful contributions to a real system used by customers
• When return to office in effect, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, and more
• Exposure to a fast-paced, fun and inclusive culture
• Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)
• A chance to work with world-class experts on challenging projects
• Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industry
• High level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluation

What We Expect:

• Bonus experience: research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source
• When: Fall (August - December)
• Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java
• Experience with working as a part of a team
• Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
• Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration
• Duration: 12-16 weeks recommended, more than 16 weeks also encouraged (12 month maximum)
• Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship
• Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc.
• Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and operating systems
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Preferred knowledge of C++20 or C++17, Java 20 or Java 17
• Recommended coursework: cloud computing,compilers, database systems, distributed systems, functional PL, machine learning, networking
• Dedication and passion for technology

What You Will Learn/Gain:

• Understanding of database internals, large-scale data processing, transaction processing, distributed systems, and data warehouse design
• Learning about cutting edge database technology and research
• Implementation, testing of features in query compilation, compiler design, query execution
• Exposure to SQL or other database technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
• How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud in particular

Possible Teams/Work Focus Areas:

• Large-scale distributed systems
• Software frameworks for stability and performance testing
• High performance large-scale data processing
• Database Query Engine, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Data Platform, Database Security, Data Governance, Data Sharing, FoundationDB, Manageability, Metadata, Service Runtime, Snowhouse Foundation, Storage and ML Engineering
• Software-as-a-Service platform

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated pay range for this role is $45 - $55 per hour.

The successful candidate’s starting hourly rate will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending & health savings account; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.

How do you want to make your impact?