Today's graduates are looking for careers that are both personally and professionally enriching, said Celli.
Google's mission appeals to millennials, who tend to be more idealistic when it comes to picking out their career path, said Celli.
"What they're focused on as a company really resonates with students," said Celli.
This has proved especially true when it comes to deeply competitive industries like autonomous vehicles. With Uber, Tesla, and Google spinout Waymo all attempting to attract the same pool of talent, Piazza's data shows that Waymo is still the top choice for engineering students with that specialty.