Google Offers Technical Internships for EMEA

13. January 2009, 13:01 UhrGoogle NigeriaStartups Nigeria

It’s no longer news that Google has been busy setting a presence in Africa with the hope to engage the well-educated, technically savvy student populace in Africa, as well as African academia more broadly.

Google has recently announced that they are looking for people with outstanding technical skills, creativity, potential and passion to help invent end-to-end technologies from scratch; stuff that will interest and inspire millions of users across the world.

To be eligible for a Google internship, you should be enrolled in a BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field and be within 12-18 months of completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or at any stage in your PhD.

The following are also key requirements:

  1. Experience in systems software or algorithms
  2. Excellent programming skills (C++; Java and/or Python)
  3. Knowledge of UNIX/Linux or Windows environments and APIs
  4. Familiarity with TCP/IP and network programming a plus
  5. Fluency in English

How to apply?

Google welcomes applications from students for an internship at one of their European offices. You’re encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to maximise your chances for success. You can send your complete application, consisting of the following to to Africa-interns-2009@google.com.

  • An up-to-date CV
  • University transcripts/grades (unofficial is fine, including your GPA if possible)
  • Graduation date
  • When you would be available for an internship (minimum 3, maximum 12 months)

All the best with your applications!

3 comments:

  1. babajide, 13. January 2009, 19:27

    Good one there, Google has really been imposing wherever they are present. They are full of innovation. Here is a great chance to learn from them.

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  2. My Internship at Google « Faiz Bashir’s Blog (Pingback), 1. February 2009, 20:38
     

    [...] My Internship at Google February 1, 2009 — faizbash A pingback from Startups Nigeria appeared on my blog and I quickly checked the blog (Startups Nigeria) to find more about it. After going through the site I realized that it was the best stop for latest IT news and opportunities within the sphere of Nigeria and immediately subscribed to their feeds. In just four days later the opportunity was there when I checked my Google reader and found a post from Startups Nigeria which reads: Google Offers Technical Internships for EMEA. [...]

     
  3. SOYOYE KEHINDE OLUFEMI, 28. February 2009, 14:59

    offer for internships should not be limited to computer students alone,those on humanitarian and refugee studies and other social sciences also need such opportunities

     

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