10 Best Paid Tech Internships To Apply For in November 2024.
10 Best Paid Tech Internships To Apply For in November 2024
For aspiring tech professionals, securing a high-paying internship with a top tech company can be a major career milestone. Internships at companies like Google, Meta, and Tesla not only offer competitive pay but also give students and graduates the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in fields like artificial intelligence, software engineering, and data science.
These opportunities provide practical experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and an inside look at innovation in some of the most influential tech companies worldwide. Some of the top paid tech internships for November offer valuable experience, competitive pay, and unique industry insights.
Google Software Engineering Internship
Pay: Up to $8,000/month.
Focus: Software development, coding, data structures.
Location: Mountain View, CA, and various locations globally.
Please complete your application before November 15, 2024.
Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.
This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science or a related field.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program.
To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English. Click on the “Apply” button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred).
- 1. In the “Resume Section:” attach an updated CV or resume.
- 2. In the “Education Section:” attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.
- Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript.
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Bellevue, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Irvine, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Madison, WI, USA; New York, NY, USA; Palo Alto, CA, USA; Portland, OR, USA; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Redmond, WA, USA; Redwood City, CA, USA; San Diego, CA, USA; Goleta, CA, USA; San Bruno, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA; Santa Cruz, CA, USA; South San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or post secondary or training experience with a focus on subjects in software development or other technical related fields.
- Experience in software development and coding in two or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, etc.).
- Experience with data structures or algorithms gathered from inside or outside of school or work.
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.
- Penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.
- Experience programming in three or more of the following languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Go, Python, Typescript or similar.
- Experience with web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, or security software development.
About the job
Join us for a unique 12-14 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building. The Software Developer Internship program will give you an opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions, develop scalable, distributed software systems, and also collaborate on multitudes of smaller projects that have universal appeal. We offer a range of internships in either Software Developer or Site-Reliability across North America, including the US and Canada. Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your resume.
As a key member of a versatile team, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs. We need our developers to be versatile and enthusiastic in addressing new problems as we continue to push technology forward. You will design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions as you grow and evolve during your internship.
Our developers create, fix, extend and scale the code to keep it working and to harden it against all the bad actors of the internet. We drive reliability and performance on a massive scale. You will work on software development projects to keep important systems up and running, from code-level troubleshooting of traffic anomalies to maintenance of our most cutting-edge services, from monitoring and alerts to building new automation infrastructure.
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.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$118,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Create and support a productive and innovative team including working with peers, managers, and teams.
- Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve problems.
- Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real world problems.
Microsoft Explore Internship
Pay: $7,500/month.
Focus: Product development and software engineering.
Location: Redmond, WA, and other global offices.
Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As an Explorer Intern, you will experience the primary phases of the product development cycle: design, build, and quality. You will work in a pod with other Explorer Interns as you gain experience in software engineering, product management, and technical program management. This opportunity will allow you to explore various roles in a collaborative learning environment, enhance your problem-solving skills, and learn through mentoring, community building, and networking opportunities.
At Microsoft, Explorer Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Please note this application is only for internships based in our Redmond, Washington office. For internships in other offices in the United States, please see our Careers site.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree.
- Must be enrolled in second year of a 4-year undergraduate degree program at time of application.
- Completed an Introduction to Computer Science course (or equivalent class) as well as one semester of calculus (or equivalent) by the start of the program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related technical major.
The base pay range for this internship is USD $25.08 – $46.08 per hour. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $36.12 – $51.31 per hour.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay
Microsoft accepts applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis throughout the academic calendar (October – March).
Responsibilities
- Gains hands-on experience with various software development tools and programming languages.
- Works closely with manager, mentors, and a group of interns to evaluate requirements, estimate costs, and create and implement features and services.
- Experiences core tech disciplines (Software Engineering, Product Management, and Technical Program Management).
Meta (Facebook) Internship
Pay: Approx. $7,000/month.
Focus: Machine learning, software development.
Location: Menlo Park, CA, and remote options.
Facebook is a social networking site that was founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin and since then, it has become one of the most popular sites on the internet, with over 1.5 billion active users. Facebook allows users to connect with friends and family, share news and photos, and join groups and communities. It also provides a platform for businesses and organizations to promote their products and services. It gives users a platform to share their thoughts and experiences with a wider audience and offers a variety of features that appeal to users, such as the ability to create pages, play games, and join conversations. The company has been successful in creating a community of users who are active and engaged.
Eligibility Criteria:
Internships at Facebook are available to currently enrolled college or university students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a full-time degree and have at least one semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the program. This opportunity is also available to graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time degree program and have at least one semester of coursework remaining. In addition, some of the programs are available to post-doctoral fellows who have completed their doctorate within the past five years. For all positions, applicants must be able to work full-time for a minimum of 12 weeks. Please note that these are paid positions, and housing and transportation assistance are available for interns who relocate to work at Facebook.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Internship
Pay: $6,500–$7,500/month.
Focus: Cloud solutions, software engineering.
Location: Seattle, WA, and remote.
It’s a common conundrum: you need a job to get experience, but you need experience to qualify for the job. We’ve got the solution. AWS internships for students give you an exciting way to explore the cloud industry and build real-world skills and connections that will benefit you now and throughout your career.
From day one, you’ll work and learn alongside outstanding experts and leaders. You’ll get involved in exciting projects that make a meaningful impact for our global customers and the people they serve. You’ll add valuable skills and experience to your resume, and be considered for a full-time offer. Best of all, you’ll be part of a team who want you to succeed and grow.
Tesla Engineering Internship
Pay: $6,000–$8,000/month.
Focus: Robotics, AI, software engineering.
Location: Fremont, CA.
Apple Hardware Engineering Internship
Pay: Around $7,000/month.
Focus: Hardware design, chip engineering.
Location: Cupertino, CA.
Salesforce Technical Internship
Pay: Approx. $6,000/month.
Focus: Software engineering, CRM solutions.
Location: San Francisco, CA.
At Salesforce, an internship is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to shape the future. With a beginner’s mindset and a desire to disrupt the status quo, our interns bring innovative and creative solutions that better our company. While interns are supported by their team, they’re also supported by Futureforce, a program designed to foster connection, growth, and experience meaningful moments of a lifetime.
Pre-internship
Summer Internship
NVIDIA AI Research Internship
Pay: $7,000–$9,000/month.
Focus: AI, machine learning, deep learning.
Location: Santa Clara, CA, and remote.
Research Areas for Graduate Students
NVIDIA Research is developing technologies to improve the efficiency and programmability of future GPUs, as well as increase their applicability to a wider range of applications. We are seeking outstanding graduate students for intern positions in the areas of:
- Robotics
- Computer architecture
- Programming systems
- VLSI
- Circuits
- Networking
- Computer graphics
- Display technology
- Computational photography
- Computer vision
- Machine learning
Intel Software Engineering Internship
Pay: Around $6,000/month.
Focus: Software development, AI, chip technology.
Location: Santa Clara, CA.
Critical projects on day one. A huge network. Incredible opportunities to make a real difference. When you join one of the largest software companies in the world, you get more than experience, you get the experience of a lifetime. Because when you’re surrounded by innovation, challenging work, and unlimited potential, you’re at Intel.
Uber Data Science Internship
Pay: Approx. $6,500/month.
Focus: Data science, machine learning.
Location: San Francisco, CA.
We believe that by solving some of the biggest problems of our time, we can help create a future where there is limitless freedom of movement for people and things all across the world. It’s a bright future that we can create together. Uber is the perfect place to start and grow your career—no matter where you are or what your experience is.
Our internship program is perfect for university students looking for valuable real-world experience within the confines of an environment that fosters mentorship and feedback. Teams hiring include Software Engineering, Design, Data Science, and more.
Our recently formed MBA recruiting program is working with top business schools around the world to find candidates for internships and full-time roles within Uber. We are hiring top talent for Product Management, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, among many other roles. We are proud to have our MBA interns work on projects that can potentially impact millions of people around the globe.
All of our university graduates make an impact from day one. We look for university grads who love problem-solving and thrive on collaboration in a supportive workplace. Teams with university graduate opportunities include Software Engineering, Data Science, Product, and more.