Description
Build the future of data. Join the Snowflake team.
There is only one Data Cloud. Snowflake’s founders started from scratch and designed a data platform built for the cloud that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. But it didn’t stop there. They engineered Snowflake to power the Data Cloud, where thousands of organizations unlock the value of their data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. This is our vision: a world with endless insights to tackle the challenges and opportunities of today and reveal the possibilities of tomorrow.
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. Are you up for the challenge?
WHAT WE OFFER:
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, yet fun, startup 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, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, swag, and much more
WHAT WE EXPECT:
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, and operating systems
Recommended coursework: compilers, database systems, distributed systems, and machine learning
Bonus experience: Research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source.
When: Summer 2024 (April - Aug)
Duration: 12-16 weeks recommended
Excellent programming skills in Python and SQL
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
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
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN/GAIN:
How to build and deploy data pipelines, analyses, and algorithms across data infrastructure
How to build data infrastructure tooling at scale
Exposure to SQL and/or other database technologies (e.g., Snowflake)
Understanding of database internals, large-scale data processing, transaction processing, distributed systems, and data warehouse design
Learning about cutting edge database technology and research
POSSIBLE TEAMS/WORK FOCUS AREAS:
Data Platform Infrastructure, Data Engineering, Data Science
Scalable infrastructure for data engineering and data science workloads (operational pipelines and ML)
Data Engineering frameworks for stable data pipelines and metrics
Software-as-a-Service platform
Large-scale distributed systems
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
The estimated pay range for this role is $35 - $41 per hour.
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 that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending & health savings account; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
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?
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