
Software Engineering Intern
Role summary
Teradata is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its summer internship program, lasting 10-12 weeks. Interns will design, develop, and test software components for Teradata's database, cloud, and AI platform. Responsibilities include investigating technical problems, proposing solutions, and prototyping new ideas in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong fundamentals in Software Engineering, including Data Structures and Algorithms, with a preference for C++ programming skills. Candidates must be enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical degree program, graduating between December 2026 and June 2027, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Understanding of database fundamentals and SQL is a plus.
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 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.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and test software components that contribute to Teradata’s database, cloud and AI platform.
- Investigate complex technical problems, propose innovative solutions, and help prototype new ideas.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Who You'll Work With
You will work closely with experienced software engineers, architects, and mentors across Teradata’s Database product organization — the core engineering group responsible for advancing our cloud and database technologies. The DBS teams collaborate on diverse areas such as query processing, storage systems, workload optimization, and performance engineering. During your internship, you’ll gain exposure to real-world challenges, contribute to impactful projects, and experience how large-scale database systems are built and evolved at Teradata.
What Makes You a Qualified Candidate
- Must be enrolled in BS/MS/PhD Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical degree program, with a graduation date between December 2026-June 2027.
- Solid fundamentals in Software Engineering (Data Structures, Algorithms…).
- Understanding of database fundamentals and SQL Programming is a plus but not required.
What You'll Bring
- Top-notch programming skills, preferably in C++.
- GPA of 3. 5 or higher.
**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.**
Sample Teradata interview questions
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Alien Dictionary Order Derive the alien dictionary order from a sorted list of alien words. Input: words = ["z","x","z"] Output: "" (Empty String) Explanation: The letter 'z' cannot come before 'x' and then suddenly after 'x', creating a cycle and making the dictionary invalid.
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Maximum Subarray Sum Find the maximum subarray sum in an integer array. Input: nums = [-3,-4,-1,-2] Output: -1 Explanation: Kadane's algorithm correctly identifies that the single isolated element -1 provides the highest possible sum.
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Minimum Window Substring Find the minimum window substring that contains all characters of another string. Input: s = "a", t = "aa" Output: "" (Empty String) Explanation: The target requires two 'a's, but the source string only contains one, making it impossible to form a valid window.
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Sort a String by Frequency Sort a string by the frequency of its characters. Input: s = "cccaaa" Output: "cccaaa" or "aaaccc" Explanation: Both 'c' and 'a' appear three times, so sorting them by descending frequency keeps them grouped equally.
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