Database/Optimizer Engineering Intern

Our Company

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers and our customers’ customers to make better, more confident decisions. The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

Our Internship Program

Our summer internship program lasts 10-12 weeks beginning in May/June and ending in August/September. We offer a fast-paced, flexible, fun environment where you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and face new challenges every day.

Location

Our program is fully virtual. Interns must remain in the US for the duration of the internship.

What You'll Do

The heart of Teradata is its best-in-class query optimization engine. We work on query optimization techniques, automation mechanisms, machine learning algorithms, scalability and elasticity issues, and many other exciting challenges. The query optimization group at Teradata has an opening for summer software engineering intern. During this internship, you are expected to contribute to the design, development, and testing of new enhancements and advanced features for Teradata.

• Investigate and design advanced query optimization and optimized analytics techniques
• Perform hands-on work on Teradata’s optimizer engine
• Perform benchmarks in various systems
• Work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
  
  

What Makes You a Qualified Candidate

• Must be enrolled in MS/PhD degree program. With graduation dates between December 2025-June 2027.
• GPA of 3. 5 or higher
• Must be enrolled in a MS/PhD degree program in Computer Science, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Top-notch programming skills, preferably in C++
• Passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Solid fundamentals in Software Engineering (Data Structures, Algorithms…)
• Understanding of database fundamentals and SQL Programming
• Familiarity with distributed processing of large data sets (e. g. MapReduce, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of Open Table Formats such as Iceberg & Delta Lake is a plus
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud environments
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Openness to learn new things and work in a collaborative team environment
• Delivers commitments on time with highest quality. Demonstrates speed as a habit and has a bias for action
• Finds ways to learn and evolve, is curious, dives deep and asks questions. Always knows the details
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
  
  

Pay Rate: $29. 00 - $44. 00 - $50. 00 Hourly



Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata

We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success. We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work. We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally. We are an anti-racist company because our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is more than a statement. It is a deep commitment to doing the work to foster an equitable environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

Teradata invites all identities and backgrounds in the workplace. We work with deliberation and intent to ensure we are cultivating collaboration and inclusivity across our global organization. ​ We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.