Google Internships 2026: Build Your Career with One of the World’s Leading Technology Companies
Overview
Google offers internships and student programs for people interested in software engineering, research, data, artificial intelligence, site reliability and other technical fields. Interns take on meaningful work connected to real products and technologies and work with experienced colleagues. Current listings cover several locations, including the United States, Canada and countries in Europe, and requirements, duration and deadlines vary by position.
Software engineering internships involve developing, testing, deploying and maintaining software, possibly on scalable systems, distributed technologies, AI, algorithms, security or networking. Student Researcher roles connect students with research projects in areas such as machine learning, natural language understanding, computer vision, data science, optimization and human-computer interaction. Site reliability and infrastructure roles give exposure to systems behind large-scale platforms.
Who can apply
Many technical internships are for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs in computer science or related fields. Current US software engineering internships target bachelor's students in computer science or similar subjects, some in their penultimate or final year. Student Researcher roles may require enrollment in a bachelor's or master's programme in computer science, statistics, mathematics, economics, natural sciences or a related field, and PhD internships require doctoral study in a technical field plus programming or research experience.
What you get
Current software engineering internships are paid and last about 12 to 14 weeks. Some European roles need full-time work for at least 13 weeks over the summer. Interns can gain technical projects, collaboration, community activities and contact with Google employees.
How to apply
Applicants generally need an up-to-date resume or CV and, for many roles, a current or recent transcript in English, preferably as a PDF. The expected graduation date and programming languages or technical skills should be easy to find. Useful skills include Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, algorithms, data structures, machine learning and distributed systems. Some roles are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early when positions fill.