Internship Requirements
All internships added to the list must meet the following requirements:
Valid Categories
Internships must be in one of these categories:
- Software Engineering - Software development, computer engineering, full-stack, frontend, backend, mobile development
- Product Management - Product manager, associate product manager (APM), product analyst roles
- Data Science, AI & Machine Learning - Data science, machine learning, AI research, data engineering, analytics
- Quantitative Finance - Quantitative trading, quantitative research, fintech engineering
- Hardware Engineering - Hardware design, embedded systems, firmware, FPGA, circuit design
- Other - Any other tech-related internships that don’t fit the above categories
Location Requirements
Internships must be:
- Located in the United States
- Located in Canada
- Remote (work from anywhere)
No Duplicates
The internship must not already exist in the list. Before submitting:
- Search the README for the company name
- Check if the specific position already exists
- If it exists but needs updating, use the Edit Internship template instead
Companies must use a formal Applicant Tracking System (ATS) such as:
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Ashby
- Lever
- iCIMS
- Other recognized ATS platforms
Any company using non-ATS platforms such as Google Forms, Typeform, or other surveys must be verified/approved on Simplify.
Automatic README Updates
A script automatically processes contributions and internships from Simplify, adding them to the appropriate README.
Categorization
Internships are automatically placed into the appropriate category section:
- Software Engineering
- Product Management
- Data Science, AI & Machine Learning
- Quantitative Finance
- Hardware Engineering
- Other
Special Indicators
The system automatically adds indicators to help students identify special requirements or notable companies:
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|
| 🔥 | FAANG+ companies (Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, etc.) |
| 🎓 | Roles requiring advanced degrees (Master’s/MBA/PhD) |
| 🛂 | Roles that don’t offer sponsorship |
| 🇺🇸 | Roles requiring U.S. citizenship |
| Company | Role | Location | Application | Age |
| --- | --- | --- | :---: | :---: |
| 🔥 **[Google](https://google.com)** | Software Engineering Internship 🎓 | San Francisco, CA | <a href="..."><img src="..." alt="Apply"></a> | 2d |
Rendered Output
When rendered, the table looks like:
| Company | Role | Location | Application | Age |
|---|
| 🔥 Google | Software Engineering Internship 🎓 | San Francisco, CA | Apply button | 2d |
Table Columns
- Company: Company name with FAANG indicator (🔥) if applicable, linked to company page
- Role: Job title with degree indicator (🎓) if advanced degree required
- Location: City, state/province, and country or “Remote”
- Application: Apply button that links to the job posting
- Age: How long ago the posting was added (e.g., “2d” for 2 days ago)
Best Practices
Multiple Positions at Same Company
Please make a new submission for each unique position, even if they are for the same company.
- Use the exact job title from the posting
- Include all listed locations
- Link directly to the application page (not the careers homepage)
- Select the most appropriate category
- Correctly indicate degree requirements
Clear Edit Reasons
When editing an internship:
- Explain why you’re making the change
- Provide context if the reason isn’t obvious
- Include sources if you have them (e.g., “Company announced on Twitter that applications closed”)
Questions and Support
If you have questions about the guidelines or need help with a contribution, create a miscellaneous issue.