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Google STEP Internship (Student Training in Engineering Program)
A developmental 12-week summer internship specifically created for first and second-year undergraduate students with a focus on encouraging women and historically underrepresented groups in computer science.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
Generous Monthly Intern Salary + Corporate Housing + High PPO Conversion to 3rd-Year SWE Internships
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., Dual Degree in Computer Science or related STEM disciplines
Eligible Branches / Streams
Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics & Computing
Gender Eligibility
All Genders (Strongly encouraging women & historically underrepresented groups in technology)
Geographic Scope
Bangalore, Hyderabad (India) & Global Locations
Participation Format
Individual / Pairs (Interns work in pairs with Google mentors)
Minimum Qualifications
Current first or second-year undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program.
Benefits & Rewards
• Premium monthly salary and housing allowance. • Direct pair-programming experience with an assigned Google software engineer mentor. • High rate of conversion to regular 3rd-year Google SWE internships and full-time roles. • Technical development curriculum covering code review, unit testing, and design documentation.
How It Works
1. Application Submission: Upload your transcript and a clean 1-page resume on Google Careers. 2. Online Technical Assessment: Coding problems testing logic and algorithmic basics. 3. Technical Interviews: Two 45-minute live coding interviews with Google software engineers focusing on clean code, edge cases, and algorithmic thought process.
How to Apply
1. Apply via buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/programs/step or Google Careers. 2. Applications typically open annually between August and October for the subsequent summer.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### How 1st and 2nd Years Can Stand Out - **Focus on Clarity Over Complexity:** Google STEP interviewers do not expect advanced graph algorithms from early-year students. They want to see clean, bug-free implementations of basic data structures with polite, transparent communication. - **Think Aloud:** State your assumptions and test your own code with sample inputs before the interviewer points out errors.
Pro Tips
• Keep your resume strictly to 1 page. Highlight completed computer science coursework, personal projects, and GitHub links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is STEP open to 3rd or 4th-year students?
A: No. STEP is exclusively for 1st and 2nd-year undergraduate students. Third and fourth-year students should apply to the standard Google Software Engineering Internship.