Software Engineer Intern

Snowflake; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowflake is offering an internship in core platform engineering to tackle systems-level challenges and help build cloud infrastructure powering data processing and warehousing at scale.

You will gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, database technologies, and large-scale data handling while collaborating with experienced engineers on meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a university or college.
• Pursuing Bachelor's degree (3rd year or later) or higher.
• Majors: CS, CE, Physics, Math, or related technical discipline.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Strong grasp of operating systems fundamentals.
• Proficiency in C++ or Java.
• Knowledge of systems programming concepts (multithreading, concurrency).
• Ability to write and communicate fluently in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and think creatively.

Responsibilities

• Systems programming and optimization across the Snowflake platform.
• Database design and implementation challenges in a cloud-native environment.
• Data processing pipelines and architectural improvements.
• Distributed systems problems including concurrency, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Integration with cloud computing platforms and services.

Skills

C++

Java

Algorithms

Data structures

Multi-threading

Communication in English

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree (CS/CE/Math/Physics)

Pursuing Master's or PhD

Job description

Batch: 2027.

About the role:

• Join Snowflake as an intern working on core platform engineering and systems-level challenges
• Contribute to building cloud infrastructure that powers data processing and warehousing at scale
• Gain hands-on experience with distributed systems, database technologies, and large-scale data handling
• Work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment on meaningful projects

What you'll work on:

• Systems programming and optimization across the Snowflake platform
• Database design and implementation challenges in a cloud-native environment
• Data processing pipelines and architectural improvements
• Distributed systems problems including concurrency, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Integration with cloud computing platforms and services

What we're looking for:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited university or college
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree (3rd year or later), Master's degree, or PhD
• Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Strong grasp of operating systems fundamentals
• Proficiency in C++ or Java
• Knowledge of systems programming concepts such as multi-threading and concurrency
• Ability to write clearly and communicate fluently in English, both in writing and conversation
• Demonstrated capacity to work productively in teams and approach problems with creative thinking

Nice to have:

• Academic background or knowledge in database systems, distributed systems, cloud platforms, or compiler design
• Prior involvement in big data engineering, data processing systems, or geospatial computing
• Open-source contributions, academic research experience, or published work in databases or distributed systems

Good to know:

• Internship length ranges from 4 months minimum to 12 months maximum, with 6 months recommended
• Start date is flexible, with target onboarding from February 2027 onward
• Visa sponsorship is available for international candidates