Next Step Software Engineer Intern, 2026 (Portuguese)

**Please submit your resume in English \- we can only consider applications submitted in this language.** O Programa Next Step SWE em São Paulo e Belo Horizonte é destinado a pessoas negras e indígenas estudantes de graduação em Ciência da Computação (ou áreas correlacionadas) em São Paulo ou Belo Horizonte, com formatura prevista entre fevereiro e junho de 2028\. Cronograma * Inscrição: Por favor, conclua sua inscrição até 22 de março de 2026, com um CV em INGLÊS. * Entrevistas: Serão realizadas de forma contínua até abril de 2026\. * Estágio: 18 meses consecutivos, com início em agosto de 2026\. Acesse o guia para instruções detalhadas ou o site oficial: https://careersonair.withgoogle.com/programas\-talentos\-br\-2026 The Next Step SWE Program in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte is aimed at Black and Indigenous undergraduate students in Computer Science (or related fields) in São Paulo or Belo Horizonte, with graduation expected between February and June 2028 and be available to intern in a hybrid model 3 days in person from the Google Office in São Paulo or Belo Horizonte, during 18 months starting in August. Participation in the internship program requires that you are located and have legal authorization to intern in Brazil for the duration of the program. Timeline * Application: Please complete your application before March 22, 2026\. * Interviews: Will occur on a rolling basis through April 2026 * Internship: 18 consecutive months starting in August 2026 How to submit your application To start the application process, you will need an updated resume in ENGLISH and a current unofficial or official transcript. Click on the ‘Apply’ button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred): * In the “Resume Section:” attach the resume in English. * Please ensure you’ve listed your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY) and include your grade level. * In the “Education Section:” attach a current unofficial or official transcript in the local Language. * Under “Degree Status,” select “Now attending” to upload a transcript. We will review applications and interview candidates on a rolling basis from March to April 2026\. Updates will be provided as the status of applications change in. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil; Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil**.### **Minimum qualifications:** * Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field at a university in the Belo Horizonte or São Paulo area, with graduation expected between February and June 2028\. * Experience in writing code and programming in one of the following: C, C\+\+, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Golang, Python, Kotlin, or Dart. * Available to work 30 hours per week in a hybrid format (Belo Horizonte or São Paulo) for 18 months, starting August 2026\. * Ability to communicate in Portuguese fluently to engage with local stakeholders, partners, and customers within the Brazilian market. ### **Preferred qualifications:** * Experience in one or more of the following subjects: data structures and algorithms, software development and programming practice, object\-oriented programming, operating systems principles, networking, distributed systems, computer architecture and organization, web development, database, software engineering, machine learning. * Knowledge of foundational concepts in Computer Science and programming, with competencies in data structures and algorithms (i.e., research assistant, teaching assistant, personal projects, etc.) or other practical experience at school or outside of it. * Knowledge of the internet and Google’s technology business. * Ability to navigate in an ambiguous environment. * Excellent people management, problem solving, and organizational skills. **About the job** ----------------- About the program The Next Step Program in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte is open to undergrad Black and Indigenous students in Computer Science or related areas. Join us for a unique internship offering personal and professional development. You will work on computer science solutions, develop scalable software systems, and collaborate on projects with universal appeal—requiring research, awareness, and interactivity. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on core products and services supporting critical engineering operations. Whether finding innovative ways to advance search quality or scaling complex auction systems, you will help solve technical problems. You will research, conceive, and develop applications to improve Google's offerings and collaborate on scalability issues involving large\-scale data. Google is an engineering company at heart. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to take on some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on users around the world. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on 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** -------------------- * Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real\-world problems. * Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve problems. * Develop scripts to automate routine tasks. * Build and support a productive and innovative team by collaborating with peers, mentors, and cross\-functional teams. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.