Software Engineer Intern (Core Engineering) - Fall 2026

Summary: Snowflake is a global organization developing a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. They are seeking dedicated students for a Software Engineer Intern position, where interns will work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with experts, and contribute to impactful projects in software engineering and cloud data solutions. Responsibilities: - Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship - Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD - Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field - Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, Object-oriented programming - Recommended coursework: cloud computing, compilers, database systems, distributed systems, operating systems, cryptography & authentication, networking - Bonus experience: research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source - Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration - When: Fall 2026 - Eligible start date options: August 17, August 31, September 14 - Eligible end date options: November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18 - Duration: 12 week minimum, 16 weeks recommended (12 month maximum) - Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java - Preferred knowledge of C++20 or C++17, Java 20 or Java 17 - Knowledge of data structures and algorithms - Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc - Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment - Experience with working as a part of a team - Dedication and passion for technology - How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services - Exposure 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 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 - Examples of team matches include Platform & Infrastructure Engineering, Public Sector Security & Governance, Marketplace & Apps, and Data Engineering & Open Lakehouse - High performance large-scale data processing - Large-scale distributed systems - Software-as-a-Service platform - Software frameworks for stability and performance testing Required Qualifications: - Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship - Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD - Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field - Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, Object-oriented programming - Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration - Duration: 12 week minimum, 16 weeks recommended (12 month maximum) - Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java - Knowledge of data structures and algorithms - Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc - Strong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environment - Experience with working as a part of a team - Dedication and passion for technology Preferred Qualifications: - Recommended coursework: cloud computing, compilers, database systems, distributed systems, operating systems, cryptography & authentication, networking - Bonus experience: research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source - Preferred knowledge of C++20 or C++17, Java 20 or Java 17 Required Skills: C++, Java, Algorithms, Data structures, Object-oriented programming, Cloud computing, Compilers, Database systems, Distributed systems, Operating systems, Cryptography, Authentication, Big data processing, Data migration, SQL, Multi-threading, Concurrency, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Spark, Hadoop, Query compilation, Compiler design, Query execution Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industry, Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships), Exposure to a fast-paced, fun and inclusive culture, A chance to work with world-class experts on challenging projects, Opportunity to provide meaningful contributions to a real system used by customers, High level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluation, 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, When return to office in effect, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, and more, Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Flexible spending & health savings account, Employee assistance program, Other company benefits