Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and it's AR glasses, Spectacles.
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
We are looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our User Modeling and Personalization Research Team for a 16-week internship in Fall 2024. Our mission is to invent new ways to model user behavior, and empower our business partners to build world-class user-centric ML systems which shape personalized experiences across Snap. Our work spans the domains of user behavior understanding, structured data modeling, recommendation systems, and efficient large-scale machine learning. Together with you, we seek to redefine the state-of-the-art in technology to deliver our users customized experiences which delight them.
What you'll do:

• Lead and support software engineering and applied research projects towards large-scale machine learning initiatives
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs, perform code reviews and write high code-quality code
• Build robust, lasting, and scalable systems and iterate without compromising quality
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver your technology to millions of Snapchatters
• Learn and apply new software engineering skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in software development and interest in machine learning
• Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of machine learning approaches, algorithms, and data structures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in at least one of: Python, Scala, or Java
• Currently enrolled in a BS/MS program in a technical field such as computer science with a graduation date no sooner than December 2024
• Graduating between December 2024 to Spring 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks like Hadoop, Spark, and/or Dataflow, data pipelines and MLOps.
• Experience working with cloud-based systems (GCP, AWS)
• Internship or academic experience working on challenging and innovative computer science projects
• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $4,153.85 Bi-Weekly
Zone B &: $4,153.85 Bi-Weekly
Zone C: Bi-Weekly: $4,153.85 Bi-Weekly
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.