Software Engineer Intern - Database Technologies

Intern Role intended for current students (BS/MS/PhD) AND enrolled in a full-time degree program after completion of the internship. Available internship dates: May 19 – August 8, 2025​ and June 16 – September 5, 2025​
Work Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood Shores, CA)

The Program:

Our future success depends on hiring world-class, early in career talent who are looking to power next-generation services and solutions. We are hiring bachelor’s and master’s graduates with a diverse set of skills and experiences to work in and across multiple teams within the Database Technologies organization. Our program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, help build your network, and accelerate your opportunity to make an impact. 

The Team: 

The Oracle Database Technologies organizations creates data management technologies that power the modern economy. This includes the Oracle Database, the most widely used mission-critical database in all major industries around the world. We use this foundation to develop Database Services in Public and Private Clouds, and the Oracle Autonomous Database, the world’s first self-driving, self-securing, self-repairing mission-critical cloud database service. The organization also engineers hardware systems specialized for database that are used by over 75% of the largest businesses in the world. In this team, the code that you write will power highly critical systems used by billions of people including travel reservations, telecommunications, hospitals, payroll, insurance, banking, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, e-commerce, utilities, and government services. The goal of our products is to increase the possibilities and productivity of businesses and people worldwide. Over 30% of the largest businesses in the world are already using our database cloud technologies.
 

The Company:

Oracle is the world’s leading provider of business software. With a presence in over 175 countries, we are one of the biggest technology companies on the planet. We're using innovative emerging technologies to tackle real-world problems today. From advancing energy efficiency to reimagining online commerce, the work we do is not only transforming the world of business—it's helping advance governments, power nonprofits, and giving billions of people the tools they need to outpace change. For more information about Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), visit us at oracle.com.  

What You’ll Bring (Objective Minimum Qualifications):

To be considered for a Software Engineer position in the Database Technologies organization, you must possess the Objective Minimum Qualifications (OMQs) below. 

Please ensure that your application clearly indicates that you meet these OMQs, by listing relevant academic/professional/personal projects on your resume.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent science/engineering field AND returning to the program after completion of the internship. 
• Have completed at least your junior year toward your undergraduate degree, or higher, by summer 2025.
• Are strongly proficient (i.e., able to complete coding projects with no assistance) in the following programming languages: C, C++ and Java 
• Have the ability to implement sophisticated algorithms and data structures in very complex systems with the highest quality.
• Have completed academic/professional/personal projects and or research in two or more of the following Systems Programming related areas:
  • Computer Architecture / Software Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Database Systems / Database Internals (Storage Engine) 
  • Multithreaded/Multicore programming/Concurrent programming
  • Parallel Programming
  • Operating Systems Concepts

About You (Preferred Qualifications):

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Career Level - IC0

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. 

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

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