About the role#
First Play is a software engineering internship for students early in their computer science journey. You will build strong engineering foundations through real-world experience. This is a 12-week program that offers two session options: May 24, 2027 to August 13, 2027, or June 14, 2027 to September 3, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to scoped software engineering projects and apply your skills to real technical challenges.
- Write, test, debug, and iterate on code while learning version control, code reviews, and continuous integration.
- Use AI-powered development tools and explore how emerging technologies shape software development.
- Work with engineers to solve technical problems and incorporate feedback to improve your work.
- Participate in cohort experiences and intern programming to build connections within the community.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2028 or later.
- Pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Programming experience in Python, Java, C, C++, C#, Rust, or a similar object-oriented language.
- Understanding of foundational data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience applying programming concepts through coursework, class projects, hackathons, or personal coding projects.
- Experience breaking down technical problems and developing solutions.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (performed from home and the office on select days).
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Note: Candidates must successfully complete a HackerRank online code challenge if selected to move forward.
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