Software Development Apprenticeship, Engineering, 2023 September Start London, England
Job description
How to apply:
Step 1: Answer the Apprenticeship Short Questions:
Why are you interested in a SWE apprenticeship at Google?
What are you most excited about in the SWE space? Why?
How have you learned about the tech space?
At Google, we believe that a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. Tell us about your background and experiences (e.g., volunteer work, club participation, extracurricular activities) and how they make you unique.
Step 2: Click on the “Apply Now” button on this page to provide the following required materials:
In the “Resume Section” attach a resume, motivational letter, and answers to the short questions.
In the “Education Section” attach a current unofficial or official transcript if applicable.
Minimum qualifications:
- A-Level or equivalent qualification in one or more subjects in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
- Experience with coding in any programming language(s).
- Ability to speak and write in English fluently.
Preferred qualifications:
- Ability to work both independently and within a team framework.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous tasks, find suitable solutions, and seek help or advice where appropriate.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for new technologies through personal projects and interest in learning new skills.
About the job
As part of this 24-month apprenticeship, you will join Engineering teams and will be assigned a manager and a host. You’ll start with a 12-week bootcamp with our training partner, Makers. You will spend around 20% of your time in off-the-job learning, and the rest can include rotations through multiple teams.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of Googlers to solve problems (e.g., exposure to coding, development, testing, and project management). You’ll learn how to apply problem solving skills to challenges, pick up new technical skills (e.g., programming in multiple languages, learn about software testing and other industry practices), and see how software is designed and developed.
Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address 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 Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.
Responsibilities
- Support your team in the development of software based on agreed projects and platforms.
- Follow application and component level design work to standards and patterns agreed by the team leads.
- Consider coding standards and ensure compliance with quality measures.
- Ensure code is tested in accordance with the guidelines provided by the team or your host.
- Complete training and follow mentoring as specified.
