Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering BS/MS Intern, 2027

Google Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is offering a Software Engineering or Site-Reliability Engineering internship in London for 13-17 weeks in 2027. We evaluate candidates based on resume and fit for a specific project, with start dates in May, June, or July 2027.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS or a related field in the EMEA region, with experience in data structures or algorithms. Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Go is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field in the EMEA region.
• Experience with data structures or algorithms through coursework/projects, research, internships or practical experience in school or work.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python or Go is preferred.
• Interest in learning other languages as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain software solutions on assigned project.
• Collaborate with peers, managers and teams to deliver results.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Apply knowledge from computer science courses to real-world problems.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Go

Data structures & algorithms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Job description

Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering BS/MS Intern, 2027

We offer a range of internships in either Software Engineering or Site-Reliability Engineering in London. Durations and start dates will vary according to project. Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your resume.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field in the EMEA region.
• Experience working with data structures or algorithms during coursework/projects, research, internships or practical experience in school or work (e.g., open-source coding).

Preferred qualifications:

• Relevant practical or internship experience (e.g., research assistant, teaching assistant, personal projects, etc.) with programming in either: C++, Java, Python or Go.
• Relevant practical or internship experience with one or more of the following: AI/ML, infrastructure, web application development, Unix/Linux, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
• Ability to complete a 13-17 week full‑time internship in the UK starting in either May, June or July 2027.
• Currently enrolled in your penultimate/final year of education.

About the job

As an Intern, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. Google is working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers. Whether we’re shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

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.

Software Engineering Intern:

Site Reliability Intern:

Our engineers create, fix, extend and scale the code to keep it working and to harden it against all the bad actors of the internet. We drive reliability and performance on a massive scale. You will work on software development projects to keep important business‑critical systems up and running, from code‑level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our services; from monitoring and alerts to building new automation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create and support a productive and innovative team including working with peers, managers and teams.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve problems.
• Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real world problems.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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