Software Engineer Intern (Toronto) - Spring 2025

Snowflake

Nov 11, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Data
Software Engineering
Toronto, +9
Remote

Requirements

Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD
Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
Recommended coursework: cloud computing, database systems, distributed systems, and real-time programming
Bonus experience: working experience, research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source
When: Spring 2025 (January - April 2025)
Duration: 12 week minimum, 12-16 weeks recommended
Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java
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

Responsibilities

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 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
WHAT WE EXPECT:
Desired class level: 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD
Desired majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
Recommended coursework: cloud computing, database systems, distributed systems, and real-time programming
Bonus experience: working experience, research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source
When: Spring 2025 (January - April 2025)
Duration: 12 week minimum, 12-16 weeks recommended
Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java
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 enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services
Exposure to SQL or other database technologies
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
POSSIBLE TEAMS/WORK FOCUS AREAS:
Data Applications Infrastructure, Data Marketplace, Data Privacy, Data Sharing
High performance large-scale data processing
Large-scale distributed systems
Software-as-a-Service platform
Software frameworks for stability and performance testing
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?

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship duration is a minimum of 12 weeks, with 12-16 weeks recommended.

What academic levels are eligible for this internship?

We are looking for 3rd/4th year Undergraduates, Masters, or PhD students.

What majors are preferred for applicants?

We prefer candidates majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields.

What programming languages are required for this internship?

Excellent programming skills in C++ or Java are required.

Is prior work experience necessary to apply?

While not required, bonus experience includes working experience, research or publications in databases or distributed systems, and contributions to open source.

What will I gain from this internship?

You will learn how to build enterprise-grade software, gain exposure to database technologies, understand large-scale data processing, and work with cloud infrastructure, among other skills.

When is the internship scheduled?

The internship is scheduled for Spring 2025, specifically from January to April 2025.

Will I have access to supervisors during the internship?

Yes, you will have a high level of access to supervisors, with detailed direction and feedback throughout your internship.

What type of culture can I expect at Snowflake?

You can expect a fast-paced, fun, and inclusive culture where you will be treated as a member of the Snowflake team.

Are there opportunities for post-internship positions?

Yes, there are post-internship career opportunities available, including full-time roles and additional internships.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that involve real systems used by customers in various areas such as data processing and distributed systems.

Are there benefits associated with the internship?

Yes, benefits include catered lunches, access to gaming consoles, recreational games, happy hours, company outings, flexible hours, and more.

Snowflake

Snowflake delivers the Data Cloud — mobilize your data with near-unlimited scale and performance.

Technology

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

2012

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Snowflake delivers the Data Cloud — a global network where thousands of organizations mobilize data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. Inside the Data Cloud, organizations unite their siloed data, easily discover and securely share governed data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single and seamless experience across multiple public clouds. Snowflake’s platform is the engine that powers and provides access to the Data Cloud, creating a solution for data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, data application development, and data sharing. Join Snowflake customers, partners, and data providers already taking their businesses to new frontiers in the Data Cloud.