STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program)
Google's STEP internship — for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for computer science
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).