Software Engineer Intern (Core Engineering)

Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential - and people too. With a culture that's all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology - and careers - to the next level.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:Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industryPost-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)Exposure to a fast-paced, fun and inclusive cultureA chance to work with world-class experts on challenging projectsOpportunity to provide meaningful contributions to a real system used by customersHigh level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluationStuff 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 moreWhen return to office in effect, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, and moreWhat We Expect:Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internshipDesired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhDDesired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related fieldRequired coursework: algorithms, data structures, Object-oriented programmingRecommended coursework: cloud computing, compilers, database systems, distributed systems, operating systems, cryptography & authentication, networkingBonus experience: research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open sourceExperience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migrationWhen: Summer 2026Eligible start date options: May 11, May 26, June 22Eligible end date options: July 31, August 14, August 28, September 4Duration: 12 week minimum, 16 weeks recommended (12 month maximum)Excellent programming skills in C++ or JavaPreferred knowledge of C++20 or C++17, Java 20 or Java 17Knowledge of data structures and algorithmsSystems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc.Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environmentExperience with working as a part of a teamDedication and passion for technologyWhat You Will Learn/Gain:How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/servicesExposure 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 designImplementation, testing of features in query compilation, compiler design, query executionExperience working with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud in particularLearning about cutting edge database technology and researchPossible Teams/Work Focus Areas:Examples of team matches include Platform & Infras

Created: 2026-01-15