How meaningful is Google Summer of Code (GSOC) for a head-start of my career?

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May 22, 2021 12 Comments

Hey folks!

I’m a CS Junior undergrad at a top tier Indian University. I recently got accepted into GSOC program under a Google Project.

Both of my mentors are Senior Software Developers from Google, HQ.

I wonder how can I make the most of it and maybe get a chance to get an interview for an FTE role.

Please let me know your perspective and suggestions are appreciated.

Stipend: $1500

#google #faang #gsoc #opensource

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  • Grofers / Eng
    n!t

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    n!t
    GSoC gives you good open source and real world development experience. That helps when you get a full time job.

    You'll get a Google referral once you successfully complete the program. If your mentors are from Google, that's even better. If you do good work and bond well, they'd also be able to refer you.

    If you don't have other good internship options, go for it.
    May 22, 2021 2
  • You will have internal referral from GSoC organizer after you finish the project. I was a GSoC student during my PhD. One mentor later brought me to the US to do a postdoc with them (no application was needed). Co-mentor later tried to recruit me into their team at AWS (but I ended up at FB). The friendship and networking from GSoC are priceless. I’m a GSoC mentor this year.
    May 22, 2021 1
    • What’s wrong with Synopsys? I’m currently at FB, building an internal tool similar to what I worked at SIG. While SIG charges millions for a license, the FB tool will never be commercialized, as far as I can see. For me, joining FB means big improvement in TC, but can’t say the same for tech stack.
      May 23, 2021
  • Amazon
    bigdog22

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    bigdog22
    Do well in your project for about 6- 8 weeks and then initiate a conversation about them referring you.
    May 22, 2021 0
  • Amazon / Other
    wnaBeMicro

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    wnaBeMicro
    Its the same as a regular internship, may be a little less valuable.

    I recommend trying to score an internship at FAANG, than participating in Gsoc
    May 22, 2021 0
  • Google
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    It's really good. If you get in you should do it
    May 22, 2021 0