Google · 4 months ago
Research Intern, PhD, Summer 2026
Goleta, CA, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$113K/yr - $150K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerGoogle is a global company that is seeking a Research Intern for the summer of 2026, specifically targeting students in their penultimate academic year pursuing a PhD in Computer Science or related fields. The role involves working closely with engineers to develop and execute a research agenda, contributing to innovative projects in areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a research agenda
Contribute to a productive and innovative team, including working with peers, managers, and partner teams
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD 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, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas)
Participation in the internship program requires that you are located in the United States for the duration of the internship program
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
Preferred
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 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.)
Benefits
Personal and professional development
Executive speaker series
Community-building
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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