Cloud Customer Engineering Summer Intern (Apr 2024)

About Google

Google, the tech titan, has revolutionized its digital landscape with its ubiquitous search engine, enabling instant access to the world's information. Beyond search, it has diversified into a myriad of services, from Gmail to Android, and consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation, all while navigating complex questions of data privacy and ethics. As a symbol of the internet age, Google remains an indomitable force shaping their interconnected world.

Your role

About the job

Google Cloud helps employees and organizations empower their employees, serve their customers, and build what’s next for their business — all with technology built into the cloud. The products are engineered for security, reliability, and scalability, running the full stack from infrastructure to applications to devices and hardware. The teams are dedicated to helping the customers and developers see the benefits of the technology come to life.

In this role, you will inspire businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies to reap the benefits of cloud technologies. You will be seen as a trusted advisor on companies future architecture and operations. You, with your mentor, liaise with cross-functional internal teams to understand industry trends and work with engineering teams to help them devise enhancements and prioritize customer feature requests for Google Cloud products. You will develop technical, communication, and organizational skills, and you will have a chance to further develop experience in the cloud platform. You'll also develop expertise and presentation skills that will be on display to highlight the client’s business and technical requirements and persuasively present Google's product offering while mapping those back to the customer requirements and needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to identify and qualify business opportunities, identify key customer technical objections, and develop the strategy to resolve technical impediments to transactions.
• Work with customer engineers on technical aspects of solutions, including such activities as supporting bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and the coordination of supporting technical resources.
• Work with Google Cloud Platform products to demonstrate and prototype integrations.

This internship will run from May/Jun 2024 to Jul/Aug 2024, for a consecutive 10-12 weeks.

Training & development

Google prioritizes intern development through hands-on projects, mentorship, and workshops. Interns receive exposure to cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and attend skill-building sessions. The program aims to cultivate innovation, empowering interns to contribute meaningfully while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Benefits

Benefits offered may include:

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects
• Gain hands-on industry experience
• Top-level mentorship from experts
• Learning & development programs
• Flexible work options

Career progression

At Google, internships are the launchpad to a dynamic career trajectory. Beginning with hands-on projects, interns gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, fostering innovation and teamwork. The transformative experience paves the way for a seamless transition into Google's diverse and impactful workforce, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

Work-life balance

Google's commitment to employee well-being shines through its flexible work options, granting staff the autonomy to craft a balanced, fulfilling work-life harmony. Offering remote work, adaptable hours, and part-time arrangements, it empowers its team to tailor their work experiences in alignment with their unique needs and life responsibilities. This dedication to fostering a positive work-life equilibrium underscores Google's reputation for prioritizing employees' happiness and vitality.

Culture & vibe

The culture and vibe at Google are renowned for being innovative, inclusive, and vibrant. Google fosters a culture that encourages innovation and out-of-the-box thinking. Employees are given the freedom to explore new ideas, take risks, and pursue creative solutions to complex problems. This culture of innovation permeates throughout the company, driving groundbreaking advancements in technology and products.

About you

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform products and database offerings.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently, as the role requires interactions with English speakers and stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with new and emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the cloud/IT technology space.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the internship.

How to apply

Please submit your resume in English and include your grade level, expected graduation date (month and year), and availability for the internship. Google appreciates your patience while the company considers your application. Google will accommodate your school schedule when determining the start date and duration.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results
• youtube.com/lifeatgoogle