Software Development Apprenticeship, October 2025 Start

Requirements

• Achieved a passing grade in 5 or more subjects (including Maths and English) in the Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience coding in any programming language.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently to communicate with colleagues.

Nice to Haves

• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous tasks, find suitable solutions, and seek help/advice where appropriate.
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive.
• Enthusiasm, passion, and interest for new technologies and gaining new skills.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support your team in the development of software projects and platforms.
• Follow application and component level design working to standards and patterns.
• Follow coding standards and ensure compliance with quality measures.
• Ensure code is tested in accordance with the guidelines provided by the team or lead.
• Undertake training and follow mentoring as specified.

Perks and Benefits

• Join a program that provides the skills needed to become a Software Developer professional.
• Apprenticeship at Google with a 24-month duration including offsite training.
• Opportunity to work alongside a team of Googlers to solve real-life problems.
• Exposure to different roles across the company including coding, development, testing, and project management.
• Learn problem-solving skills, programming in multiple languages, software testing, and industry practices.