Google AU
2022 Summer Information Technology Intern
Sydney
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 60,000 - 70,000 / Year
- Apply by 8 Apr 2022
Job Description
This program is designed to provide exposure to the technology industry for students who are historically underrepresented in this field.
Current students majoring in information systems, information technology, applied networking, system administration, and other majors with applicable experience are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related technical field.
- Currently in your penultimate year of study.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in troubleshooting applications in one or more of the following networked environments: Linux, macOS, and/or Windows.
- Understanding of LAN/WAN environments.
- Ability to configure, upgrade, and relocate PC hardware, software, and print devices.
About the Job
Technical support for a technology company is a big task. As a member of our Information Technology team, you'll be the go-to person for Googlers' computer hardware and software needs, providing user support for all of Google's internal tools and technologies. You'll troubleshoot, respond to inquiries, and find solutions to technical challenges. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll improve the user experience for Googlers by contributing to longer-term projects and documentation efforts.
You'll problem-solve with multiple operating systems and a range of devices (e.g., desktops/laptops, phone systems, video conferencing, various wireless devices, etc.). Additionally, you'll occasionally partner with various teams including Security, Networking, and Infrastructure. You will effectively support the IT needs of global offices of all sizes and of Googlers with varying technical backgrounds.
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
- Complete technical projects with a team of Googlers and other peers.
- Attend training sessions to build your professional skills.
- Provide support for desktops/laptops, and user access to corporate network and applications, both on the network as well as through remote VPN access.
- Support services such as office phones, mobile devices, video conferencing, and remote access.
- Provide basic corporate network infrastructure and server support.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Write code, review code, write documentation, review documentation, go to meetings.
I am given a lot of autonomy to manage myself, even as a graduate, and work on what I think is needed for my projects.
Nearly-complete ownership over a portion of a project, meaning I am in charge of adding new features (coding/implementing) to the portion and maintaining it (debugging).
About the employer
Google AU
4.6
> 100,000 employees
Technology
Google hires bright, curious people from many different fields who are all united by wanting to do cool things that matter.
Pros and cons of working at Google AU
Pros
Not very hierarchical, every opinion is respected and heard. Strong focus on helping others in the team, and always very social, even with people I do not directly work with.
Free food, inclusive culture, knowledge sharing from seniors to juniors, private health insurance.
I am given a lot of autonomy to manage myself, even as a graduate, and work on what I think is needed for my projects.
There is the annual review cycle where you can self-nominate or your manager can nominate you for promotion. Plenty of opportunity to move up the ranks.
The best thing about working at Google is the People. As I have never worked at company where I get to work with all sorts of cool and different characters across the organisation and across the world i.e. APAC, EMEA & AMER.
Cons
Office located in a very strange location, requires a transport transfer (train/bus to light rail).
There is a fair bit of pressure to perform at a high standard, which can be tiring sometimes.
Slight job insecurity
Some teams are closer (more social) than others. In terms of socialising, some people disappear at 5pm, others stick around to play cards, pool, board games etc.
Many meetings