[Remote] Software Engineer Intern (Core Engineering)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Snowflake is a company focused on empowering enterprises with a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible. They are looking for dedicated students who are passionate about technology to join their team as interns, where they will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Skills 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 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 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 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 Company Overview Snowflake is a cloud data platform that provides a data warehouse as a service designed for the cloud. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Mateo, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Snowflake has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 428 in 2025, 281 in 2024, 154 in 2023, 182 in 2022, 113 in 2021, 98 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.