Software Engineering Intern, 2026
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value for early career candidates with good learning opportunities but limited compensation visibility.
- Great opportunity to learn software engineering at Google
- Exposure to large-scale tech projects
- Suitable for pre-final year Computer Science students
Pros
- Strong learning platform for future software engineers.
- Experience with real-world projects through Google's reputable program.
- Network expansion opportunities in a large global company.
Cons
- Uncertainty around compensation and salary structure.
- Intern roles may not provide long-term job security.
- Limited actionable responsibilities might lead to slower skill development.
Who it's for
Intern / Entry-level • On-site in Shanghai, China
Good fit
- Students eager to enter tech industry
- Individuals passionate about coding and solving problems
- Learners looking for hands-on experience in a leading company
Not recommended for
- Recent graduates seeking senior roles
- Candidates uninterested in software engineering
- Those who prefer completely remote internships
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Software Engineering Intern, 2026
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This internship is intended for students in their penultimate year program in Computer Science or a related technical field. To be eligible for this program, candidates must have an expected graduation date between December 2026 and 2027 and be available to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during 2026 summer.
2. In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
- Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
- Experience in software development and coding in at least one general purpose programming language (e.g., Java, C, C++, Python, JavaScript, C#, Go, etc.).
Preferred qualifications:
- Enrolled in a full-time degree program pursuing a Master’s, or PhD's in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Knowledge of web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
- Ability to showcase tech projects and participate in computer science-related extracurricular activities.
About the job
Software Engineering Interns at Google are researchers and developers who want to create and implement complex computer science solutions. Our engineers develop scalable, distributed software systems and also collaborate on multitudes of projects that have universal appeal this requires research, awareness, interactivity and the ability to ask the right questions. You'll develop effective competencies in data structures and algorithms, along with a technical fascination for how stuff fits together. You'll also have a solid foundation in computer science, allowing you to come up with new ideas, as well as to strive for a deep understanding of our products and services in order to continually improve upon them. We focus on being a collaborative, global organization consisting of engineers with the highest levels of technical depth, programming skills, and a keen eye for quality. In this role, you will work on our core products and services as well as those which support critical functions of our engineering operations.
Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real-world problems.
- Work with team to analyze information and evaluate results, choose the best solution to effectively solve problems.
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