5 Tips to Crush Your First Software Engineering Internship (from an Ex-Google SWE)

Are you ready to ace your first software engineering internship?

Landing your first software engineering internship is a massive opportunity, and as a senior SWE who's been through 6 internships at companies like Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft, I'm sharing my top 5 secrets to help you make the absolute most of your experience.

We'll cover everything from setting clear expectations with your manager and getting consistent, actionable feedback, to expanding your network beyond your immediate team and documenting your achievements. Your first internship isn't just a job; it's a critical stepping stone to an amazing tech career - let's make it count!

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I’m Maddy, a senior software engineer (prev. at Google), with prior internships at Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, IBM, and Amazon. Sharing my journey here - thanks for watching 🤍

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