Our goal at X is to make the world a radically better place. In order to do that we seek fresh unexpected perspectives, from different fields, and that’s why we’re excited about you.
Life here isn’t easy, but it’s fun. We’re trying to build things most people can’t even imagine, and we’re doing it with the hope of making a huge, positive impact on the world. You’ll join the Business Innovation team - the “commercialization” muscle across the early pipeline responsible for partnerships and building market-based evidence for moonshots. You will be embedded into one or more moonshot projects, within the very early, mid and late stage part of the portfolio., where you’ll partner with team members to solve key challenges related to: business futuring, strategy, finance, partnerships, large markets and commercialization opportunities
This isn’t your ordinary internship. You’ll be positively challenged and pushed professionally, in ways that you may have never experienced. If this excites you - keep reading.
DURING YOUR INTERNSHIP YOU CAN EXPECT:
- To be placed on at least one of our confidential or public X projects
- To get paid competitively and with Google benefits
- To understand mindsets for radical innovation and how projects flow through the Factory to value creation
- To be part of a lively community of other Interns and Residents
DETAILS:
- Laptops and equipment will be provided
- Duration: February 2025 start date-May part-time; 12-14 weeks
- May 2025 start date full-time; 12-14 weeks on average
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be enrolled in an MBA program
WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:
- Lead market sizing, competitive and regulatory analyses, and value chain mapping for projects where markets, competitors, and/or regulations may or may not exist.
- Help identify key risks where projects could fail, and ways to stress-test them as quickly as possible by speaking to potential external partners
- Review economic models in partnership with product managers and Finance. X projects aim to become profitable businesses at scale, so this matters
- Present findings to cross-functional project leadership to guide strategy
- Work cross functionally to de-risk other non-technical aspects of projects, partnering with Business Innovation, Legal, Policy, Privacy, Marketing/PR, Operations, etc.
- Engaging with the Internship community during the program & having fun!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current MBA student with a BS/BA in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of work experience in one or more of the following: software, robotics, manufacturing, management consulting, finance, or venture capital
- Very strong strategy and analytical skills. Ability to gather and analyze large quantities of information, and turn them into insightful business recommendations.
- Good at problem stating and problem solving, and turning ambiguous problem spaces into radical solutions. Must be able to break down problems independently
- Can-do attitude, willing to learn new tools and content to become an effective thought partner with project team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (writing strategy docs, writing and delivering presentations), can interact with senior leadership and external partners with ease
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with AI & ML
- Experience working with robotics, automation, or manufacturing
- Experience with financial modeling
- Thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering to them in a very fast-changing environment
- Ability to influence without authority, working with technical and cross-functional teams who do not report into this role to get things done
- Motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen. Excited to go deep and learn about new and experimental technologies.
The US base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $121,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include benefits.
