Software Engineer Intern (Infrastructure Automation) - Summer 2025
Snowflake
Full-time
On-site
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.
Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more.
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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industryPost-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)Exposure to a fast-paced, fun and inclusive cultureA chance to work with world-class experts on challenging projectsOpportunity to provide meaningful contributions to a real system used by customersHigh level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluationStuff 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 moreWhen return to office in effect, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, and more
What We Expect:
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internshipDesired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhDDesired majors: Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related fieldRequired Coursework: Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Recommended Coursework: database systems, distributed systemsWhen: Summer (May - August)) Duration: 12-16 weeks recommended, more than 16 weeks also encouraged (12 month maximum)Excellent programming skills in Python or JavaExperience with DevOps (Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform) and Containerization (Kuberneters, Docker) a plusKnowledge of data structures and algorithmsStrong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environmentExperience with working as a part of a teamDedication and passion for technology
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN/GAIN:
How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/servicesExposure to SQL and/or other database technologies Understanding of database internals, large-scale data processing, and data warehouse designDelivering quality software in a large distributed system with emphasis on functional and performance automation, workloads and testingExperience building automation frameworks and infrastructure to improve efficient of development workflowExperience working with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform in particular
POSSIBLE TEAMS/WORK FOCUS AREAS:
Database Query Engine (QA), Engineering Systems (ES), Cloud Platform & Deployment Engineering, Snowpark Container Services (SPCS), Quality & Release EngineeringSoftware-as-a-Service platformSoftware frameworks for functional, system, performance & production testing Tooling and infrastructure automation for engineering productivity Multi-cloud release automation
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?
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
The estimated base salary range for this role is .Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary 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; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; 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?
Snowflake started with a clear vision: develop a cloud data platform that is effective, affordable, and accessible to all data users. Snowflake developed an innovative new product with a built-for-the-cloud architecture that combines the power of data warehousing, the flexibility of big data platforms, and the elasticity of the cloud at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. We are now a global, world-class organization with offices in more than a dozen countries and serving many more.
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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Paid, full-time internships in the heart of the software industryPost-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)Exposure to a fast-paced, fun and inclusive cultureA chance to work with world-class experts on challenging projectsOpportunity to provide meaningful contributions to a real system used by customersHigh level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluationStuff 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 moreWhen return to office in effect, catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, and more
What We Expect:
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internshipDesired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhDDesired majors: Computer Science, Physics, Math, or related fieldRequired Coursework: Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Recommended Coursework: database systems, distributed systemsWhen: Summer (May - August)) Duration: 12-16 weeks recommended, more than 16 weeks also encouraged (12 month maximum)Excellent programming skills in Python or JavaExperience with DevOps (Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform) and Containerization (Kuberneters, Docker) a plusKnowledge of data structures and algorithmsStrong problem solving and ability to learn quickly in a dynamic environmentExperience with working as a part of a teamDedication and passion for technology
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN/GAIN:
How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/servicesExposure to SQL and/or other database technologies Understanding of database internals, large-scale data processing, and data warehouse designDelivering quality software in a large distributed system with emphasis on functional and performance automation, workloads and testingExperience building automation frameworks and infrastructure to improve efficient of development workflowExperience working with cloud infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform in particular
POSSIBLE TEAMS/WORK FOCUS AREAS:
Database Query Engine (QA), Engineering Systems (ES), Cloud Platform & Deployment Engineering, Snowpark Container Services (SPCS), Quality & Release EngineeringSoftware-as-a-Service platformSoftware frameworks for functional, system, performance & production testing Tooling and infrastructure automation for engineering productivity Multi-cloud release automation
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?
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
The estimated base salary range for this role is .Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary 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; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; 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?