Student Researcher, BS​/MS, Winter​/Summer

Student Researcher, BS/MS, Winter/Summer 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it's in the applicant's best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until July 17, 2026, but may close earlier if all available projects are full. Applications submitted after the application window or once role is closed/projects are full will not be considered. Participation in this program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the engagement.

This opportunity is intended for students who are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related field. Our Student Researcher opportunities are flexible in time commitment, length of opportunity, and onsite/remote nature, depending on the specific project and host needs. Start dates for this role are typically January through July. This program is best suited for students who will not be seeking full time employment following this role, as this program is non-conversion eligible.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for this internship program. To start the application process, you will need an updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English (PDFs preferred). Please ensure your anticipated graduation dates (in MM/YY) and any proficiency in coding languages are listed on the resume.

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in San Francisco:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Mountain View, CA, USA;
Ann Arbor, MI, USA;
Atlanta, GA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Cambridge, MA, USA;
Chicago, IL, USA;
Irvine, CA, USA;
Kirkland, WA, USA;
Los Angeles, CA, USA;
Madison, WI, USA;
New York, NY, USA;
Palo Alto, CA, USA;
Pittsburgh, PA, USA;
San Bruno, CA, USA;
Seattle, WA, USA;
San Francisco, CA, USA;
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Washington D.C., DC, USA;
Princeton, NJ, USA.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or related technical field. Experience in one area of computer science (e.g., Natural Language Understanding, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas).

Currently enrolled in a full-time degree program and returning to the program after completion of the internship. Currently attending a degree program in the United States. Experience as a researcher, including internships, full-time, or at a lab. Experience contributing research communities or efforts, including publishing papers in major conferences or journals. Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, etc.).

The Student Researcher Program fosters academic collaborations by hiring students onto research projects aligned to company priorities in scientific advancement. The program offers placements on teams across Google, for research, engineering, and science roles. As a Student Researcher, you will have the opportunity to participate in research projects focused on developing solutions for real-world, large-scale problems. Student Researcher projects are exploratory and experiences that drive scientific advancement across a multitude of research areas.

Students will work collaboratively on projects that explore innovative research challenges and support the creation of breakthrough technologies. Projects vary in duration and location based on team and student requirements. It is required that you are located in one of the specific country…