2023 Research Internship (Start ASAP)

About Snapchat

Snapchat is an American multimedia instant messaging app and service developed by Snap Inc., originally Snapchat Inc. One of the principal features of Snapchat is that pictures and messages are usually only available for a short time before they become inaccessible to their recipients.

Your Role

looking for interns who are excited about pushing state-of-the-art technology and research in areas such as graphics, computer vision, human-computer interaction, machine learning, data mining, natural language processing, social sciences, and more -- in ways that could be of interest to Snap Inc. as well as to the research community at large.

• Collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers in your area of expertise
• Develop state-of-the-art technology that will impact our products
• Potentially work toward publishing and/or patenting your research 

Training, Development & Rotations

Snapchat is investing in new ways to strengthen this culture at Snap every day — through employee resource groups, internal development programs, unconscious bias training, allyship training, partnerships, events, recruiting initiatives, and more.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated total pay for an Intern at Snap is $64,659 per year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, vision coverage, and dental coverage
• Gym access discount, team fitness classes, etc
• Mental health support programs
• 401k plan
• Paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver leave
• Backup childcare coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Time off and leave programs

Career Progression

There are three types of interns on Snapchat. Engineering, research, and business. Therefore, it is guaranteed that students or graduates with no art and design or engineering background have an equal chance to join the team. As a tech company, Snapchat is a great place to start for graphic designers, software engineers, animators, brand designers, product designers, video producers, game designers, and any other art/design-related background. However, business and science graduates will have an equal chance to grow in Snapchat, as the company always aims to expand its business through a lot of research to create new features and technology.

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at Snap Inc. is rated a B+ by 157 employees putting it in the Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. 84% of Snap Inc. employees are satisfied with their work-life balance while 25% feel they are burnt out. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

Company Culture

As a tech company, Snapchat is full of creative workers. It has a never-ending enhancement and improvement for its features in the app. It demands creativity and new ideas. Graduates from art and engineering backgrounds will have their chance to involve directly in the team and do an important task to grow their skill and professionalism, as they will join a workforce with highly dedicated colleagues. It also has a fast-paced work environment, therefore, the stress level might be high for some positions in a specific division. Snapchat has numerous amount of young workers, hence, the friendly vibes within the offices.

About You

• Enrolled in a BS, MS, or Ph.D. program in a technical field, such as Computer Science
• Experience conducting academic research and applying technical concepts to real-world problems
• Strong academic performance in technical coursework
• A clear vision for how research initiatives could contribute to future innovation at Snap
• Publication to relevant top conferences and journals
• Successful previous project experience that could potentially impact our products
• A passion for research and Snap Inc. products.

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page.

Source

• https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Snap-Intern-Salaries-E671946_D_KO5,11.htm
• https://www.comparably.com/companies/snap/work-life-balance