How to Get an Internship at Google 2026-2027
Want to land an internship at Google? In this article, we cover some FAQs about Google's SWE internship—from timeline to interview tips!
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Live Google internship openings
From Simplify's job board · updated July 21, 2026
- Software Engineer Intern Summer 2027 · Bachelor's+
- Network Operations Residency Program Intern Bachelor's+
- Student Researcher Bachelor's+
- Facilities Technician Developmental Program Bachelor's+
- Software Engineer Intern Summer 2027 · Master's+
- Student Researcher PhD
3 Key Takeaways
- Summer 2027 applications just opened. Google posted its Summer 2027 software engineering intern roles on July 20, 2026, at $47 to $63 an hour. Google has historically closed intern applications within two to three weeks of opening, so this is a short window.
- No experience? STEP is built for you. Google's STEP program is designed for first- and second-year students with little or no coding internship experience. It's the most common door into a later SWE internship and a return offer.
- There are two tracks, not one. Undergrads apply to SWE or STEP. Research-minded students can target the Student Researcher role instead, which posts year-round and pays up to roughly $75 an hour for PhD candidates.
Every wondered what it's like to work at one of the largest tech giants in the world, Google? In this post, we'll cover some essential points to know about interning at Google!
Here's how Google describes their program:
#GoogleInterns work across Google, including being part of various teams like software engineering, business, user experience, and more. With internships across the globe, we offer many opportunities to grow with us and help create products and services used by billions. Come help us build for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Google Internships
Google's internship programs are built for aspiring individuals who are willing to grow as professionals through the learning experience they get as interns. To familiarize themselves with Google’s tools, technology, and culture, interns will acquire fundamental and on-the-job training experience, and be assigned to a role. Positions are available in the United States, UK, and dozens of other countries. Here' some more information about the internships:
- Internship Length: 12-14 weeks
- Salary: $47–$63 an hour, per Google's posted range for the Summer 2027 SWE intern role, plus housing support and other benefits for eligible interns (see the live SWE intern posting)
- Number of Interns: 1,500 (across all roles)
- Office Locations: Mountain View, San Francisco Bay Area, NYC, & more!
- Application Cycle: Rolling (keep reading to learn how to maximize your chances of landing a Google offer!)
Google's official software engineering internship posting details the responsibilities as follows:
As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. We need our engineers 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.
What Experience and Qualifications Do I Need?
Google only has a few eligibility requirements to apply to their internships, and they're all pretty standard! To apply, you'll need to be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or majors related to these fields. Google typically prefers candidates with some previous technical experience — specifically, programming experience with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, or C++, with experience in object-oriented design is a big plus.
Google's STEP Internships
Don't have any internship experience with coding or software development? No worries – Google offers a program for first and second-year undergraduate students with a passion for technology and computer science, with "a focus of providing development opportunities to students from groups historically underrepresented in tech, through technical training and professional development."
STEP, which stands for Student Training in Engineering Program, is a great option for those just getting into computer science!
How Can I Apply?
Historically, applications for Google's SWE internships opened in September or October of the year before. This cycle moved earlier: Google's Summer 2027 SWE intern postings went live on July 20, 2026, and the list at the top of this article shows what's open right now. Google has typically set application deadlines within 2 to 3 weeks of opening, and most interviews and technical screens happen within the first 3 months. For dates across companies, see our Summer 2027 internship timeline.
What to Expect from the Interview
According to Google, the process begins with an initial resume screen as roles become available. Depending on available roles and regions you apply to, you may receive a follow-up survey. This information is then sent to the recruiting team for review, and if roles align with your specialized skills, the recruiting team will reach out to you directly to schedule phone interviews.
For SWE roles in particular, the Google interview process consists of 2 rounds of 45-minute technical interviews, where you code in a Google Doc in a programming language of your choosing! Each interview usually consists of 2 medium level LeetCode questions, but it may vary.
If you want a structured practice plan, our SWE interview prep roadmap lays out what to focus on, stage by stage.
How should I prepare for the interview?
We're glad you asked! There's a great Reddit thread on preparing for technical interviews, which we'll summarize here. Most technical interviews (especially for internships) really focus on two key concepts: Data Structures and Algorithms.
To review for Data Structures: Brush up on some interviewer favorites like Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks/Queues, Trees (Binary Tree, Binary Search Tree, Red-Black Tree,).
To review for Algorithms: Brush up on sorting algorithms (both comparison sorting and non-comparison sorting), and tree traversals (in-order, preorder, postorder, level order) are all great places to start.
Familiarity with Google products can also help you stand out from the crowd! Have an idea or feedback for a specific Google product or service? Bring it up during the interview – this will show that you've gone the extra mile and are a good fit for the company!
Types of Positions Google Offers
Google offers a wide range of internships across all departments, ranging from software engineering and data science to product management and user experience design. While many interns are hired for software engineering, there are also opportunities available in areas like research, marketing and partnerships, legal, and business/operations!
How to Secure a Return Offer
If you want to secure a return offer from Google for a future internship, the best way is to focus on building relationships with your team. During the internship, be sure to reach out to members of your team to get to know them better, and actively participate in team activities, like Hackathons. Also, make sure that you come prepared to your intern project by doing research and presenting your ideas in a clear and concise way. Lastly, make sure to follow up with your team after the internship is over to let them know how you are doing and if you have any questions. Building relationships and demonstrating initiative will help you stay top of mind when it comes time to make return offers!
Exploring other companies too? See our internship guides for Amazon, NVIDIA, and Microsoft.
Get Started With Simplify Today
Every live Google internship and job posting is also listed on Simplify. You can find them all here! Applications are opening soon, so stay on top of them! The only drawback to the Google application is its length—like most internship applications, the Google application is long, and asks for information you've probably entered 100+ times while applying to different roles.
