Technical Program Manager Intern, BS/MS, Summer 2027
About the role
Google’s projects span the globe and require managers who can keep the big picture in focus while diving into unique engineering challenges. As a Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects, plan requirements with internal customers, and guide projects through the entire lifecycle. This includes managing schedules, identifying and communicating risks, and collaborating with engineers, executives, and cross‑functional teams. You will run engineering‑focused projects under supervision, applying analytical, solution‑oriented approaches to drive impact for millions of users.
Responsibilities
- Work with Google Engineering teams to design, develop, implement, launch, and support services and enhancements to existing services.
- Develop and execute implementation and delivery plans, balancing cost, schedule, and feature constraints.
- Collect and analyze relevant data and take appropriate actions.
- Facilitate broad collaboration with clear communications and documentation.
- Plan requirements with internal customers and manage project schedules.
- Identify risks and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders.
- Explain team analyses and recommendations to executives.
- Discuss technical trade‑offs in product development with engineers.
Minimum qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience with one or more general‑purpose programming languages (Java, C/C++, Go, or Python).
- Experience leading entrepreneurial efforts, outreach within organizations, or project‑management experience through class projects, clubs, or internships.
Preferred qualifications
- Currently attending a degree program in the U.S. and available to work full‑time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
- In the penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completing the internship.
- Experience writing code and contributing to open‑source projects.
- Ability to take an analytical and solution‑oriented approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Sick time: 40 hours/year (69 hours/year for Seattle) plus 5 discretionary sick days per instance.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
Compensation
US: $94,000 – $125,000 (USD) base salary with a 0% bonus target.
Location
This internship may be located at any of the following U.S. sites (you can indicate your preferred location when applying):
- Mountain View, CA
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Boulder, CO
- Bellevue, WA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Irvine, CA
- Kirkland, WA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Madison, WI
- New York, NY
- Palo Alto, CA
- Portland, OR
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Raleigh, NC
- Durham, NC
- Reston, VA
- Redmond, WA
- Redwood City, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Goleta, CA
- San Bruno, CA
- Seattle, WA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Cruz, CA
- South San Francisco, CA
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Washington, D.C.
The role may also be based at the Playa Vista, CA campus.
Application details
- Apply by October 9, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged.
- Response time can exceed 90 days. If you have not heard back within three months, the position has likely been filled.
- Internship eligibility: must be located in the United States for the duration of the program and be in the penultimate academic year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science or a related field.
- English proficiency is required.
- Required materials (PDF preferred):
- Updated CV or resume (include anticipated graduation date in MM/YY).
- Current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English (upload under “Education Section” and select “Now attending” for degree status).
- Applicants in Los Angeles County and San Francisco are considered in accordance with local Fair Chance Ordinances.