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How to hire an intern and new grad: 184 companies are hiring now

What you compete with, counted from today’s 1,305 open intern and new grad postings: who is hiring, where, what they pay and how long postings stay up. Then six steps, each with a free template or tool.

Companies hiring now
184
Open postings
1,305
Median advertised pay
$140K
Remote
3%
Half are open for over
50 days

What you compete with

Companies hiring this work now184: Palantir (85), Rocket Lab (65), Waymo (60), SpaceX (54), SharkNinja (50), Astranis (47)
Countries named most🇺🇸United States (967), 🇨🇦Canada (50), 🇸🇬Singapore (37), 🇬🇧United Kingdom (33), 🇫🇷France (32)
Pay advertised$106K – $160K for the middle half; median $140K (96 postings with a yearly US-dollar range)
Postings that state pay14%
Where the work is doneRemote 3% · hybrid 7% · on site or not stated 90%
Experience askedMedian 1 years
Skills named mostPython (44%), C++ (21%), SQL (14%), Machine Learning (13%), Java (12%)
Benefits named mostParental leave (16%), Equity (8%), Relocation support (7%), Learning budget (2%)
How long postings stay upHalf of today’s open postings have been up more than 50 days; postings that closed since we started tracking stayed up a median of 37 days

Counted from the 1,305 open postings for this work on Nov 14, 2026, read from employers’ own careers pages and recounted on every update.

Six steps to hire an intern and new grad

  1. Set the pay range first. Today’s 96 intern and new grad postings that state a yearly US-dollar range offer $106K to $160K for the middle half. Three quarters of them offer more than the lower figure. 14% of the postings state pay; in several US states and EU countries the law requires it. See intern and new grad pay in detail.
  2. Write the description. Start from the intern and new grad job description template, then check it with the job description checker: the pay, the place of work and the must-haves should be clear before the second paragraph.
  3. Decide where the person can work. 3% of today’s intern and new grad postings are remote and 7% hybrid. If yours is remote, name the countries or time zones; “remote” alone brings applications you cannot accept.
  4. Post it where people look. Post the job free on this site, add it to your own careers page and send it to people you know who do this work.
  5. Screen for the skills that matter. Today’s postings name Python, C++, SQL most often: check them in the work, not only in the resume. Score every candidate on the same points with the interview scorecard; the intern and new grad interview questions show what good candidates prepare for.
  6. Decide quickly. Half of today’s open intern and new grad postings have been up more than 50 days: a candidate who waits for your answer may be talking to other employers meanwhile. Tell every candidate when you will decide, and keep to it.

Questions about hiring interns and new graduates

How much does it cost to hire an intern and new grad?
The pay is the largest part: today’s intern and new grad postings that state a yearly US-dollar range advertise a median of $140K. Add advertising, agency fees if you use one and the hours your team spends interviewing; the cost per hire calculator on this site adds them up. Posting on this site is free.
How long does it take to hire an intern and new grad?
Half of today’s open intern and new grad postings have been up more than 50 days, and postings for this work that closed since we started tracking stayed up a median of 37 days. A posting can close before the person starts, so plan for a few weeks more.
Where can I find interns and new graduates?
184 companies are hiring interns and new graduates on this site today. Post your job here free, on your own careers page and in communities where interns and new graduates meet; the table on this page lists the countries named most in today’s postings.

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