Software Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer

Position: Software Engineering Intern, PhD, Summer 2026
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and it's in the candidate's best interest to apply early. The anticipated application window is open until February 27, 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.

Timing on when you can hear back will vary and can take upwards of 90+ days. If you haven't heard from us in three months about an application, we likely proceeded with other candidates for that particular role. However, our recruiters might reach out if we find a different potential match for your skills, interests, and experience.

Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program.

This internship is intended for students in their penultimate academic year, who are currently pursuing a PhD degree program in Computer Science or a related field.

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. Click on the "Apply" button on this page and provide the required materials in the appropriate sections (PDFs preferred):

1. In the "Resume Section:" attach an updated CV or resume.

* Please ensure your anticipated graduation date (in MM/YY) is listed on the resume.

2. In the "Education Section:" attach a current or recent unofficial or official transcript in English.

* Under "Degree Status," select "Now attending" to upload a transcript.

We offer a range of internships in either Software Engineering or Site-Reliability Engineering across North America, including the US and Canada. Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your 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.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Note:

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Mountain View, CA, USA;
Atlanta, GA, USA;
Austin, TX, USA;
Boulder, CO, USA;
Cambridge, MA, USA;
Bellevue, WA, 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;
Portland, OR, USA;
Pittsburgh, PA, USA;
Raleigh, NC, USA;
Durham, NC, USA;
Reston, VA, USA;
Redmond, WA, USA;
Redwood City, CA, USA;
San Diego, CA, USA;
Goleta, CA, USA;
San Bruno, CA, USA;
Seattle, WA, USA;
San Francisco, CA, USA;
San Jose, CA, USA;
Santa Cruz, CA, USA;
South San Francisco, CA, USA;
Sunnyvale, CA, USA;
Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

* Pursuing a PhD program in Computer Science or a related technical field.

* Experience coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C, C++, Java, or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

* Currently attending a degree program in the US and available to work full time for 12 weeks outside of university term time.

* In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship.

* Experience conducting research in Algorithms, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Compilers, Database, Data Mining, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Networking, or Systems.

* Experience in computer science, data structures, algorithms, and software design.

About the job

Join us for a unique 12-14 week paid internship that offers personal and professional development, an executive speaker series, and community-building. The Software Engineering Internship program will give you an opportunity to work on complex computer science solutions, develop scalable, distributed software systems, and also collaborate on multitudes of smaller projects that have universal appeal.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs. Google is working to advance the state of the art in computing and build the next generation of intelligent systems for all Google products. To achieve this, we work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers. Whether we're shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, our teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.

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