Software Engineer Intern (2026)

• 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
• Duration: 4 month minimum, 6 months recommended, up to 12 months supported, start date flexible
• Target start dates: February 2026 and onward
• WHAT YOU WILL LEARN/GAIN :
• How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services
• Exposure to SQL and/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
• POSSIBLE TEAMS/WORK FOCUS AREA :
• Execution platform (XP), Search Optimization (SO), SQL Features (Geo, Collations)
• Database engineering, service runtime, streaming (data pipelines), metadata, Streamlit and cloud engineering teams
• High performance large-scale data processing
• Large-scale distributed systems
• Query compilation and optimization
• Software-as-a-Service platform
• Software frameworks for stability and performance testing
• Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industry
• Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Health savings accounts
• Robust retirement plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Weekly online lunch and learns
• Virtual workout classes
• Ergonomic work-from-home equipment
• On-demand mental health and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits and family planning resources
• Generous time-off and various leave plans
• Onsite and Remote Work
• Employee discounts and pre-tax selections
• New hire equity + Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Quarterly bonus or commission program- Recommended coursework: Database systems, distributed systems, Geospatial/Geographic IS, cloud computing, compilers,
• Required: A completed BS degree, with an MS or PhD in progress
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship
• Desired Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
• Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
• Bonus experience: Research or publications in databases or distributed systems, experience with geo features processing, and contributions to open source
• Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc
• Dedication and passion for technology
• Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java
• Fluent English language skills (oral and written)
• Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Experience with working as a part of a team