So, you want to intern at Google. You're not alone — students around the world chase this badge because it promises the kind of learning few places can match. But the chase often gets clouded by myth.

In summer 2025, Fernando Picoral (CompSci'26) wrapped up his third internship at Google, where he learned that great engineering is as much about “designing for others” as it is about writing code.

If you’ve ever wanted to land your dream job at Google, an internship is the perfect way to get your foot in the door. Better still, Google pays many of its interns generous salaries, with ...