| Type | Open-source programmes |
|---|---|
| Organisation | |
| Field | AI engineers, Machine learning engineers, Software engineers and Technology builders |
| Open to | Global |
| Cost | Free to apply. No fee appears on the programme's own pages; this is an absence of a fee rather than a quoted statement. |
| Cycle | Open now · Rolling |
| Deadline | Always open (with referral) |
| Selection | Not stated |
| Evidence | Verified . 1 verbatim quote from the programme's own pages is held on file. |
What this is
Google Developer Experts (GDE) program is a open-source programmes run by Google. It is aimed at ai engineers, machine learning engineers, software engineers and technology builders. Open to global. Free to apply. No fee appears on the programme's own pages; this is an absence of a fee rather than a quoted statement.
Who it is for
Developers with solid expertise in Google technology areas and 2+ yrs of visible community contribution (speaking, content, mentorship); no formal education required.
Eligibility
Referral by a Google employee or existing GDE required; application + community/product interviews; rejected candidates may reapply.
How you apply
hybrid
When it closes
Open now. The source states: Always open (with referral)
Source note: confidence=0.9 next_occurrence=Always open (with referral)
How competitive it is
On selectivity, the source says: Referral-gated + interview rounds
Getting in: warm introduction helps.
Roughly 5 hours to prepare an application.
What it produces
If you take part, the documentation this tends to generate:
Potential profile relevance
The activity type each pathway's published criteria name, and nothing more than that. This is a description of an activity, not an assessment of eligibility, and it is not legal advice — see the disclosures.
| Pathway | Activity type | Why it is listed |
|---|---|---|
| O-1A | Original contribution | This opportunity involves original contribution. |
| EB-1A | Original contribution | This opportunity involves original contribution. |
| EB-2 NIW | Original contribution | This opportunity involves original contribution. |