These are the 18 most prestigious tech internships in 2018, according to interns

2018 ranking (out of 50): 43

2017 ranking (out of 50): 35

Sony is a multimedia company, specializing in audio, photo, video, and game consoles.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 41

2017 ranking (out of 50): 28

Hewlett-Packard, also known as HP, is a hardware and software company, specializing in products like personal computers, laptops, and printers.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 40

2017 ranking (out of 50): 37

Samsung is a conglomerate, but is well-known for its Galaxy line of Android smartphones.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 39

2017 ranking (out of 50): 27

Oracle is a software company specializing in cloud technology and applications.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 35

2017 ranking (out of 50): NR

Spotify is one of the largest subscription-based music streaming platform in the world, with more than 47 million monthly users.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 29

2017 ranking (out of 50): NR

HBO is a subscription cable network that also specializes in web streaming.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 25

2017 ranking (out of 50): 13

Twitter is one of the largest social media platforms available, with more than 330 million monthly active users worldwide.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 24

2017 ranking (out of 50): NR

Linkedin is a career-based social network intended for networking, finding job opportunities, and keeping in touch with colleagues. Microsoft purchased LinkedIn in 2016.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 17

2017 ranking (out of 50): 20

Intel is a computer hardware enterprise company, most known for its processors and chipsets.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 14

2017 ranking (out of 50): 20

IBM is an information technology enterprise company that has been operating for over 100 years.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 12

2017 ranking (out of 50): NR

Netflix is a streaming platform for movies and TV shows that also produces its own original movies and shows.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 7

2017 ranking (out of 50): 11

Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world, and also provides cloud services and streaming.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 6

2017 ranking (out of 50): 6

Tesla is an electric car and solar panel manufacturer.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 4

2017 ranking (out of 50): 5

Microsoft is a hardware and software company which distributes the Windows operating system and Xbox game console, along with its Surface lineup of hardware.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 3

2017 ranking (out of 50): 3

Facebook is the largest social network in the world, and owns apps like Instagram and WhatsApp.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 2

2017 ranking (out of 50): 2

Apple manufactures phones, laptops, tablets, and other hardware, along with proprietary software.

2018 ranking (out of 50): 1

2017 ranking (out of 50): 1

Google is a hardware and software company, most known for its search engine. It's also the manufacturer of various smart home devices and the Pixel line of smartphones.