Deadline: February 27, 2026
Applications are open for the Google Software Engineering Internship for PhD Students – Summer 2026. Join Google 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, they work on projects that utilize the latest computer science techniques developed by skilled software developers. Whether they are shaping the future of sustainability, optimizing algorithms, or pioneering AI systems, their teams strive to continuously progress science, advance society, and improve the lives of billions of people.
Responsibilities
- Develop scripts to automate routine tasks.
- Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to effectively solve issues.
- Apply knowledge gained in computer science courses to real world challenges.
- Create and support a productive and innovative team including working with peers, managers, and teams.
Salary
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$150,000. The salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Eligibility
- Open to anyone 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.
Application
For more information, visit Google Software Engineering Internship.
