[Hiring] Research Intern @ClickHouse

Role Description

The ClickHouse PhD Research Internship Program offers doctoral students the opportunity to pursue ambitious research alongside ClickHouse Labs researchers and engineers working on some of the most interesting challenges in databases, systems, and data infrastructure.

• Research interns join ClickHouse Labs for approximately 10-12 weeks to explore meaningful research questions, develop new ideas, and investigate technologies that have the potential to advance both the broader research community and the future of ClickHouse.
• Interns are paired with experienced researchers and have the opportunity to pursue work that aligns with their academic interests, ongoing research, and areas of interest within ClickHouse Labs.
• Internship may build on research, a prototype, or a system the student has already begun exploring at their university.
• Interns may continue their work after returning to their university through academic research, open-source contributions, publications, or other forms of collaboration.
• During their internship, researchers will have the opportunity to work closely with ClickHouse Labs, engage with ClickHouse's open-source technology and engineering community, share their findings, and contribute to the intellectual life of the broader research community.

Program length: 10-12 weeks, with flexibility based on academic calendars and research needs

Typical timing: Summer, beginning approximately June 1

Locations: Opportunities available across the US and Europe, subject to role and employment requirements. Remote first.

Research environment: ClickHouse Labs

Internship format: Research-focused, mentor-supported, and shaped around areas of mutual research interest

Compensation: commensurate with experience, a monthly stipend will be paid

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computer science or a closely related field
• Conducting research in areas relevant to ClickHouse
• Demonstrated research excellence
• Strong database systems, distributed systems, hardware, or related technical background
• Demonstrated ability to independently pursue complex research questions
• Ideally has prior experience with ClickHouse open source, but not required
• Has research, prototypes, or publications that could translate into meaningful work with ClickHouse
• Interested in continuing research beyond the internship
• Potential interest in open-source contribution and academic collaboration

Requirements

• Identify exceptional PhD researchers working in areas directly relevant to ClickHouse.
• Give researchers the opportunity to work on meaningful, open-ended problems with ClickHouse Labs.
• Build long-term relationships with researchers and academic institutions.
• Encourage continued research and open-source contributions after the internship.
• Create opportunities for co-authored papers, thesis advising, or other academic collaboration.
• Increase ClickHouse's visibility within the database and systems research community.
• Publish and share meaningful research outcomes through the ClickHouse website and other appropriate channels.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
• A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
• Global Gatherings – Opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.
• Culture - As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.