Software Engineering Intern, BS, Summer 2026

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Software Engineering Intern, BS, Summer 2026

_corporate_fare_ Google _place_ Mountain View, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; +29 more; +28 more _bar_chart_ Intern & Apprentice

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it’s in the candidate’s best interest to apply early.

The anticipated application window is open until **October 31, 2025** , but may close earlier if all available projects are full.

Applications submitted after the application window or once role is closed/projects are full will not be considered.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days.

If you haven’t heard from us in three months about an application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for that particular role.

However, our recruiters might reach out if we find a different potential match for your skills, interests, and experience.

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in all academic years, who are pursuing a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science or a related field.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.

To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English.

Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred).

1.

In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.

2.

In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.

+ Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.

We offer a range of internships in either Software Engineering or Site-Reliability Engineering across North America, including the US and Canada.

Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your resume.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **Mountain View, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA** .

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or post secondary or training experience with a focus on subjects in software development or other technical related fields.
+ Experience in software development and coding in two or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.).
+ Experience with data structures or algorithms gathered from inside or outside of school or work.

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
+ Returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
+ Experience programming in three or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Go, Python, Typescript or similar.
+ Experience with 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.

**About the job**

Join us for a unique 12-14 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building.

The Software Developer Internship program will give you an opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions, develop scalable, distributed software systems, and also collaborate on multitudes of smaller projects that have universal appeal.

As a Software Engineering intern, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs.

Google is working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products.

To achieve this, we work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers.

Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

**Software Engineering Intern:**

As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs.

We need our developers to be versatile and enthusiastic in addressing new problems as we continue to push technology forward.

You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship.

**Site Reliability Intern:**

Our developers create, fix, extend and scale the code to keep it working and to harden it against all the bad actors of the internet.

We drive reliability and performance on a massive scale.

You will work on software development projects to keep important systems up and running, from code-level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our most cutting-edge services, from monitoring and alerts to building new automation infrastructure.

Google is and always will be an engineering company.

We 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $92,000-$122,000.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

**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.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes.

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location.

Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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