STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program)

STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program), formerly known as Engineering Practicum, is a 12-week internship for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for computer science. The internship program has a focus of providing development opportunities to students from groups historically underrepresented in tech, through technical training and professional development.

Our unique internship offers the opportunity to work on a software project alongside other STEP interns and full-time Googlers, and provides the chance to bridge the gap between academic understanding and practical professional experience.

What you can expect from your STEP internship:

• Complete a challenging technical project where you will build solutions and gain exposure to immense scale and complexity.
• Attend technical talks by Googlers, gain insight into technical interview preparation, learn about Google’s coding practices and technologies, and develop other skills that will set you up for success.
• Receive coaching and mentorship from Google engineers to guide you through your summer experience.
• Build personal networks and friendships with a diverse group of students who share your passion for technology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• First or second-year Bachelor's student majoring in Computer Science or a related field.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Java, JavaScript or Python.
• First year students have taken one college computer science courses (AP or IB included). Second-year students should have taken two.
• Currently attending a university in North America.

Preferred qualifications:

• Returning to a Bachelor's degree program with at least two years remaining in their academic program after completion of the Summer 2021 internship.
• Ability to complete a full-time, 12-week internship between May and August or June and September 2021 (exact program dates will be provided at a later point in the process).