Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program during the time of the internship
Required: A completed BS degree, with an MS or PhD in progress
Desired Majors: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field
Required coursework: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
Recommended coursework: Database systems, distributed systems, Geospatial/Geographic IS, cloud computing, compilers
Bonus experience: Research or publications in databases or distributed systems, experience with geo features processing, and contributions to open source
Experience working with big data (engineering / processing) and data migration
Duration: 4 month minimum, 6 months recommended, up to 12 months supported, start date flexible
Target start dates: February 2026 and onward
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
Fluent English language skills (oral and written)
Experience with working as a part of a team
Dedication and passion for technology
Systems programming skills including multi-threading, concurrency, etc
How to build enterprise grade, reliable, and trustworthy software/services
Exposure to SQL and/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