Research Intern, ClickHouse Labs

ClickHouse • San Francisco, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The ClickHouse PhD Research Internship Program offers doctoral students the opportunity to pursue ambitious, collaborative research with ClickHouse Labs researchers and engineers. Interns explore research questions and technologies in databases, systems, and data infrastructure that may benefit both the research community and ClickHouse. Work is shaped around mutual research interests and may build on a student’s university research, prototype, or system. The program is research-focused, mentor-supported, and intentionally flexible rather than a highly structured engineering internship. The high-level problem area and expectations should be defined several months before the internship begins.

Interns work closely with ClickHouse Labs, engage with ClickHouse’s open-source technology and engineering community, share findings, and contribute to the broader research community. Work may lead to continued academic research, open-source contributions, publications, co-authored papers, thesis advising, or other forms of collaboration after the internship.

The internship lasts approximately 10–12 weeks, with flexibility for academic calendars and research needs. It typically takes place in summer, beginning approximately June 1. Opportunities are available across the US and Europe, subject to role and employment requirements; the program is remote-first. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a monthly stipend.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science or a closely related field.
• Conducting research in areas relevant to ClickHouse and the broader database and systems space.
• Demonstrated research excellence.
• Strong background in database systems, distributed systems, hardware, or a related technical area.
• Demonstrated ability to independently pursue complex research questions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with ClickHouse open source.
• Research, prototypes, or publications that could translate into meaningful work with ClickHouse.
• Interest in continuing research beyond the internship.
• Potential interest in open-source contribution and academic collaboration.
• Existing research, a relevant database or systems prototype, relevant publications, or prior exploration of a technical problem ClickHouse Labs is interested in.

Responsibilities

• Pursue meaningful, open-ended research problems with ClickHouse Labs researchers and engineers.
• Explore research questions and technologies in databases, distributed systems, data infrastructure, and related systems areas.
• Collaborate with a research mentor and shape work around shared research interests and ClickHouse Labs priorities.
• Engage with ClickHouse’s open-source technology and engineering community.
• Share research findings and contribute to the broader research community.
• Potentially continue research after the internship through academic work, open-source contributions, publications, or other collaboration.

Benefits

• Employer contributions toward healthcare.
• Stock options for every new team member.
• Flexible time off in the US and generous time-off entitlement in other countries.
• USD $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees.
• Opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed