Google STEP Internship
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company also referred to as the most powerful company in the world that focuses on artificial intelligence, search engines, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics.
The main aim of the Student Training in Engineering Program (STEP) is to bridge the gap between academic studies and a professional internship. STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program) is a 10-12 week internship for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for computer science. It offers the opportunity to work on a software project alongside other STEP interns, with the support of full-time Googlers and a mentor. The internship program focuses on providing development opportunities to students from historically underrepresented groups in tech through technical training and professional development.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be in their first or second year of a full-time Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- The applicant must have programming experience in Java, C++, or Python.
Indian students can also apply for this internship and choose their preferred working location between Bangalore and Hyderabad. The minimum qualifications required to be eligible for this internship are:
- Applicant must be currently in second year of study, enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, or majoring in Computer Science or related technical field.
- Applicant must have experience in one or more general purpose programming languages like C++, python etc.
It is desired that the applicants have the ability to complete a full-time, 10-12 week internship. (Dates will be mentioned later on in the process)
Application Procedure: To start the application process you will need an updated CV or resume. And then follow these steps:
- Step 1: Click on the “Apply” button against STEP internship on their portal and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred).
- Step 2: In the “Resume Section:” attach your updated CV or resume.
- Step 3: In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English (optional).
- Step 4: Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
Stipend: Google pays a handsome stipend to its STEP internship students along with other amazing benefits.
Pattern: It is conducted in two rounds.
- Round 1(Technical round 1): Coding questions of difficulty level easy to medium based on string manipulation or some standard questions.
- Round 2(Technical round 2): This is also a coding round with DSA questions revolving around arrays, trees, maths, and time complexities. The difficulty level is medium to hard.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Currently in second year of study, enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, majoring or intending to major in Computer Science or related technical field.
- Experience in one or more general purpose programming languages.
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a full time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the internship
- Excellent programming skills (C++, Java, Python).
- Ability to complete a full-time, 10-12 week internship between May and August 2023 (exact program dates will be provided at a later point in the process)