Our internship program invites students to work alongside some of the brightest in their field to tackle emerging challenges with cutting-edge technology. Interns are encouraged to make a real impact here at Snap — so you’ll be placed on a meaningful project right away, inspired to expand your skill set, and see the results of your work go live!
We are looking for Software Engineering Interns to join us for a 13-week Internship Program at Snap Inc! This Software Engineering Intern Program will offer projects focused on various technical tracks, including backend, full stack, iOS, and Android.
What you’ll do:
Work on challenging technical projects that align with business and product needs
Develop highly performant code to impact Snap’s products and technology
Partner closely with mentor and teammates on internship project
Learn and apply new software engineering skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong computer science fundamentals
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a technical field such as Computer Science
Graduating between December 2026 and Spring 2027
Must be able to start in office for a 13-week internship that starts in May or June 2026
Preferred Qualifications:
Internship or academic experience working on challenging and innovative computer science projects
Experience with mobile apps and/or databases
A passion for Snapchat and creativity!
Top Skills
Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!
Machine Learning @ Snap
At Snap, Machine Learning Engineers are innovators, transforming massive amounts of data into intelligent, personalized experiences for over 850 million users. From revolutionizing content and ad platforms to enhancing search, our team leverages state of the art machine learning models to drive snapchat’s mission forward: to empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn and enjoy the world together. By pioneering technology that understands and anticipates user needs, Snap’s ML team fuels moments of discovery, connection, and joy - impacting lives and advancing human progress every day.
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