Software Engineering Intern, MS, Summer 2026

Google is seeking Software Engineering interns for a unique 12-14 week paid internship program designed for Master's students in their penultimate academic year. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions and develop scalable, distributed software systems while collaborating on projects with universal appeal.

As a Software Engineering intern, you'll be immersed in Google's innovative environment, working on projects critical to Google's needs. The company is at the forefront of advancing computing technology, building intelligent systems, and developing solutions that impact billions of users. You'll have the chance to work alongside skilled software developers, utilizing the latest computer science techniques.

The internship program provides:

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Executive speaker series
• Community-building activities
• Hands-on experience with complex software development
• Exposure to large-scale systems and cutting-edge technology

You'll be working in one of two main areas:

1. Software Development: Design, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions while growing and evolving during your internship.
2. Site Reliability: Focus on keeping critical systems operational, from code-level troubleshooting to maintaining cutting-edge services, including monitoring, alerts, and automation infrastructure.

The role requires strong programming skills, particularly in languages like C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, or similar. Experience with web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile development, distributed systems, or machine learning is highly valued.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Google, a company that remains true to its engineering roots and continues to push technological boundaries. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Google engineers are making significant impacts across numerous platforms and products.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until October 31, 2025, but may close earlier if projects are filled. The internship requires being located in the United States for its duration and English proficiency is essential for global collaboration.