Google
is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set
of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest
challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of
users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work
on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and
entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From AdWords to Chrome,
Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world
one technological achievement after another.
is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set
of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest
challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of
users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work
on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and
entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From AdWords to Chrome,
Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world
one technological achievement after another.
The
role: 2013 Software Engineer Intern, Africa Trainee Program
role: 2013 Software Engineer Intern, Africa Trainee Program
Google’s
software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how
millions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one
another. Our ambitions reach far beyond just Search. Our products need to
handle information at the scale of the web. We’re looking for ideas from every
area of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial
intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale
system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface
design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you
work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business
grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to
tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward. As a key member
of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software
solutions.
software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how
millions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one
another. Our ambitions reach far beyond just Search. Our products need to
handle information at the scale of the web. We’re looking for ideas from every
area of computer science, including information retrieval, artificial
intelligence, natural language processing, distributed computing, large-scale
system design, networking, security, data compression, and user interface
design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you
work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business
grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to
tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward. As a key member
of a small and versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software
solutions.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Currently
pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in computer science or a related technical field.
Typically within 12-18 months of completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree, or at any stage in your PhD. - Currently
studying at a university based in Africa. - Experience
in systems software or algorithms.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Excellent
programming skills (C++, Java, Python). - Knowledge
of UNIX/Linux or Windows environments and APIs. - Familiarity
with TCP/IP and network programming. - Fluency
in English.
Responsibilities:
- Research,
conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on
Google’s product offering. - Collaborate
on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and
information. Solve all problems that come your way. - Contribute
to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing,
artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search
technologies.
How
to Apply
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forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other company
location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.