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Challenging but Invaluable Internship Experience

Software Engineer Intern
Former Employee
Worked at Snowflake for 1 year
September 4, 2025
Bellevue, Washington
5.0
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Pros

Exposure to multiple teams: You got to work with different groups, which gave you insight into diverse projects and workflows.

Fast-paced learning environment: The intensity pushed you to adapt quickly and become more independent, which accelerated your growth.

Hands-on experience with new tools and languages: You expanded your technical toolkit and learned how to pick up technologies on the fly.

Strong intern program: Snowflake invested in interns with events, workshops, and volunteering opportunities that supported both professional development and community building.

Great office perks: Free lunch, snacks, and social activities made the workplace enjoyable and helped with networking.

Cons

High expectations for independence: Even as an intern, you were expected to work almost like a full-time employee, which could feel overwhelming.

Stressful environment: The fast-moving teams and high performance standards created pressure that wasn’t always easy to manage.

Limited guidance at times: With the independence expected, support or mentorship may not have always been as structured as you’d hope.

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