About Snowflake

Snowflake is building the future of the AI Data Cloud. Our mission is to make data accessible, elastic, and powerful—without the complexity of traditional systems. We’ve designed a built-for-the-cloud platform that combines the best of data warehousing, big data, and cloud computing.

Now operating globally, we’re empowering the world’s largest companies to break down silos, unify data, and unlock the true power of AI and analytics.

Internship Highlights

  • Paid, full-time summer internship
  • Work on meaningful projects with world-class engineers
  • Collaborate in a fast-paced and inclusive tech environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge database and cloud technologies
  • Post-internship full-time opportunities available
  • Flexible hours with remote work culture
  • Company swag, culture, and virtual events

Responsibilities

  • Build enterprise-grade, scalable software/services
  • Learn about SQL, database internals, distributed systems, and query compilers
  • Work in areas like data pipelines, metadata, billing, Snowpark, security, and storage
  • Gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Develop and test features within large-scale data infrastructure

Requirements

  • Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in CS, CE, EE, Math, Physics, or related field
  • Strong programming experience in C++ or Java
  • Knowledge of C++20/17 or Java 20/17 preferred
  • Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and concurrency
  • Quick learner and collaborative team player
  • Completed coursework in:
    • Algorithms & Data Structures
    • Object-Oriented Programming
    • (Optional) Cloud Computing, Compilers, OS, Distributed Systems, Networking

Preferred Qualifications

  • Contributions to open-source or research in databases
  • Experience with Big Data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop)
  • Knowledge of SQL, ETL pipelines, or compiler design
  • Understanding of data warehouse architecture and distributed computing

What You’ll Gain

  • Real-world experience with enterprise data systems
  • Deep dive into modern cloud data infrastructure
  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Exposure to Snowflake’s engineering culture and future tech stack

Additional Information

Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee’s duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.

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?

For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Pay Range: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour

Work Type: Full-Time Paid Internship (Summer, 12–16 weeks or longer)


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 including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending & health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program
  • And additional company benefits

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