Google Hiring – Data Analytics Apprenticeship (March 2026 Start)
The Google Data Analytics Apprenticeship is a learning and development program for 24 months, Apprentices are expected to join in person at their assigned in-office and participate full-time (~40 hours, weekly) throughout the program. The program includes work experience with a Google team supported by external training to empower those looking to start a career in Data Analytics. You will spend 20% of your time studying in a tailored training program and the rest of the time on projects with assigned Google teams to gain experience. Selected applicants will be matched to a team and will need to colocate, teams could be in Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai or Bengaluru. Relocation assistance is provided for those who move +100km to their matched office location. Apprenticeships are not a full-time permanent opportunity, the program is 24 months in duration. While the program is open to those who are interested in Data Analytics careers, recent graduates and individuals with work experience in other industries may apply. At Google, we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Apprenticeships contribute towards the development of digital skills by providing opportunities for work and study. They can serve as part of your journey to a meaningful career. During the program, apprentices get exposure to different areas and teams at Google, while receiving external training and developing their professional skills on the job.
- Understanding of SQL programming.
- Knowledge of data analysis or interest in working with numbers and patterns.
- Ability to navigate ambiguous tasks, find suitable solutions, and seek help/advice where appropriate.
- Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Less than 1 year of experience in data analytics post graduation.
- Experience with using Google Workspace (e.g., Gmail, Chrome, Docs, Sheets, etc.) or similar applications.
- Ability to communicate in English fluently, to understand and execute instructions and learn via training documentations and presentations.
- Assess data accurately and identify anomalies, create documents for knowledge sharing, and conduct custom analysis to uncover industry insights for Google's customers.
- Solve real life problems while developing and learning from working leaders. Use data to quantify the business impact of Google media recommendations.
- Gain an understanding of the data lifecycle and how this translates to different business units solving issues with data. Gain practice with a range of tools and techniques, distilling down data for actionable takeaways and making recommendations across different business groups.
- Develop knowledge of essential data analysis skills and use spreadsheets and programming languages to organize and analyze data.
Technology
Google is the worldΓÇÖs premier search engine, redefining how billions of users discover information every day. Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin during their PhD studies at Stanford University, Google emerged from their revolutionary PageRank algorithm, prioritizing relevance by analyzing backlinks rather than keyword frequency. This breakthrough rapidly propelled Google ahead of competitors and made it the default digital gateway for the global internet. Fueled by early angel investmentsΓÇömost notably from Andy Bechtolsheim, David Cheriton, and Jeff BezosΓÇöGoogleΓÇÖs meteoric launch enabled the adoption of its clean, minimalist interface and unmatched search speed. The company went public in 2004, raising billions and cementing its status as a tech powerhouse. Over time, Google transformed into a diversified technology ecosystem. Its core advertising servicesΓÇöGoogle Ads (formerly AdWords) and AdSenseΓÇöbecame the dominant monetization engines supporting its search dominance. Expanded services like Gmail, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Drive, and Google Workspace evolved Google into a productivity and collaboration leader. The acquisition of YouTube laid the foundation for the worldΓÇÖs largest video platform, while the development of Android made Google the heart of mobile technology across billions of devices. GoogleΓÇÖs innovation extended into hardware and smart living: Pixel smartphones, Chromebooks, and smart-home devices like Nest and Google Home showcased the company's ability to integrate software, AI, and physical products seamlessly. The Google Chrome browser quickly rose to global dominance with its speed, security, and simplicity. Meanwhile, Google Cloud Platform emerged as a leading enterprise cloud solution, enabling businesses to leverage scalable infrastructure, AI services, and analytics. In 2015, Google reorganized under its parent holding company, Alphabet Inc., allowing Google to sharpen its focus on core products while incubating experimental venturesΓÇöΓÇ£Other BetsΓÇ¥ΓÇösuch as Waymo (autonomous vehicles), Verily (health sciences), and Wing (drone delivery). GoogleΓÇÖs commitment to innovation intensified with the acquisition of DeepMind, ushering in breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and quantum computing. The companyΓÇÖs AI projects, including Google Brain, BERT, RankBrain, and generative AI initiatives like Gemini and Bard, have consistently pushed the boundaries of natural language understanding, search, and machine capability. Throughout its evolution, Google maintained a mission to organize the worldΓÇÖs information and make it universally accessible and useful. Its continued dominance in searchΓÇöaccounting for the vast majority of global market shareΓÇöpaired with its relentless investment in AI, cloud infrastructure, mobile platforms, and multimedia distribution, ensures Google remains indispensable in the daily lives of users, businesses, and innovators around the globe. Whether through mapping the physical world via Google Maps, revolutionizing productivity with Gmail and Workspace, shaping mobile experiences with Android, or spearheading AI advancementsΓÇöGoogle sets the pace and defines the future of technology.