Google, Inc.

Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2018 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

- being able to apply the CS I learned at school - being able to work on a project from start to finish

What I wish was different

- I wish I knew how to manage my time more efficiently - Put more time and effort into my internship

Advice

- Learn how to communicate with your team/bosses.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

My intern host and team members were very helpful during my internship. I got to know them personally, had time to explore the city during weekends, and improved myself professionally. It was a coherent experience. I liked the office too.

What I wish was different

Advice

Always communicate with others and pace yourself so that you will be in the best condition every day.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Software Engineer

October 2018 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

It's a great place to work once you pass the interviews. Lots of flexibility and there's always something new to learn.

What I wish was different

The cost of living in Silicon Valley

Advice

If you're not happy with where you are keep trying for something new, that's pretty much how I ended up here.

1 One person found this helpful

Recruiting Coordinator

July 2018 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

I love the perks and positive attitude of all my coworkers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

I would say to stay active on LinkedIn. Network and get to know people in different fields.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Marketing Specialist

October 2018 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

The culture is amazing. Everyone is incredibly nice, open, and ready to help you learn to be the best you can. Each team is pretty transparent and collaboration across teams is highly encouraged. Self care and time for yourself are also big values, which is great to hear from managers.

What I wish was different

The role can be a bit stagnant at times.

Advice

Be as research and hypothesis based in your approach to problem solving as possible.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Interaction Designer

July 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Lots of learning and growth opportunities, the culture, supportive colleagues, flexible schedule

What I wish was different

more transparency with executives and why + how decisions are made from top level

Advice

Don't be afraid to explore and take risks

1 One person found this helpful

Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2021 • Hanover, NH

What I liked

Great team and project.

What I wish was different

Wish it was in person at the office

Advice

It's ok to not know something, always be vocal

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Applied Machine Learning Student

May - August 2019 • Claremont, CA

What I liked

I loved the small group size and being able to have one-on-one time with the teachers/program managers. The team made sure we had ample time to learn and do projects while gaining a better understanding of machine learning and AI. We had guest speakers from Google come in and we worked on our professional development skills, too. Overall it was an incredible summer with Google! I wish it had been longer!

What I wish was different

One thing I wish was different was to hold a conversation on diversity within the tech field. One thing that stood out to me was how many people of color were in this program- it really made the culture and environment different and more welcoming. I was surprised we didn't have a conversation on the importance of diversity or what that can do to the projects.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share about this experience is that if you come in with an open mind and a willingness to learn, you will be set! Don't be afraid to ask questions- the team is there to help you and so is the rest of your group!

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Software Developer Intern

May - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the open and welcoming work culture that my team at Google had.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more opportunities to explore the various resources and activities that were at my campus.

Advice

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Software Engineering Intern

June - September 2023 • Venice, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work with multiple tools on a project that had impact.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to go deeper into different topics and tools - although 12 weeks is a long time, it's actually quite short in terms of getting an internship project going and finishing it up.

Advice

I would say to keep asking questions, even if it's about small details. It can be really helpful to clarify confusing points before starting to make progress.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Engineering Practicum Intern

May - August 2019 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

Great benefits and nice people.

What I wish was different

Wish housing was provided by Google and the project was slightly more interesting.

Advice

Look for a project that you think is interesting and try to tell your recruiter your interests.

Be the first to mark this as helpful

Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2020 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Team and culture was great, encouraged work-life balance

What I wish was different

Wish it was in person

Advice

Try to separate work from the rest of your life in a remote setup

Be the first to mark this as helpful

STEP Intern

June - September 2020 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

Due to covid, the internship was remote. But the intern team still did their best to make the experience as rewarding as possible. My managers and other interns were fantastic and a joy to work with.

What I wish was different

Maybe more information about the benefits and perks available to interns at the company from the start would have been nicer. I kind of had to learn about different opportunities from word of mouth.

Advice

It's an amazing opportunity where you can meet so many brilliant individuals and have so many doors openned for you. If you are fortunate enough to recieve it, don't turn it down!

Be the first to mark this as helpful