Software Engineering Winter Intern

About Google

Google was incorporated in 1998 by Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and other Stanford University PhD students to search the vast amount of online information. Google offers Internet-related services and products, including online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware.

Your role

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on the core products and services as well as those that support critical functions of the engineering operations. Whether it's finding new and innovative ways to advance search quality, building computing platforms and networking technologies, automating the indexing of videos, or continuing to refine and scale complex auction systems, you'll develop solutions for challenging technical problems.

You will research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offerings and collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information.
Just imagine trying to design and build an automated testing system for something that's never been done before.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. They hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

Responsibilities:

• Create and support a productive and innovative team, including working with peers, managers, and teams.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve problems.
• Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world problems.

Training & development 

In a growing organization, there’s always something new to explore. Through real-time coaching and recognition, They offer a variety of programs to help you build meaningful skills and gain certifications. When new opportunities arise, they share them so you can see if it's the right fit for you.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement, Stock, and Savings
• Compensation
• Time Off
• Family and Parental Leave
• Family Support
• Wellness and Community
• Travel and Transportation
• G-Suite Basics

Work-life balance

Work-life balance is rated at 4.3/5.0 (source: Ambition Box). Work days are usually from Monday to Friday. They have flexible work timings.

Culture & vibe

Google has a strong engineering culture focusing on innovation and making things better for the world. They hire people who want to change the world and make it better through technology. Google offers its employees many perks, including free food, fitness classes, and childcare services.

About you

This internship is intended for students who are pursuing the final year in a Bachelor's, Master's or Dual degree program in Computer Science or a related field.

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor's, or Master's degree program and or post-secondary or training experience with a focus on subjects in software development or other technical-related fields.
• Experience in software development.
• Experience coding in one or more of C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Data Structures or Algorithms gathered from inside or outside of school or work (including open source hobby coding).
• Experience working with some of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
• Available to work full time for a minimum of 6 months outside of university term time.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

How to apply

To apply for this role, just click on the "Pre Register" button, so that you will be notified when the position is active and open for the application process.