Google · 3 months ago
Student Researcher, PhD, Winter/Summer 2026
Irvine, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$113K/yr - $150K/yr
Start in 2026 WinterGoogle is a global company seeking Student Researchers for their research projects aligned with scientific advancement. This program offers students pursuing a PhD the opportunity to participate in research that addresses real-world challenges across various teams within Google.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO
Responsibilities
Participate in research to develop solutions for real-world, large-scale problems
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, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or similar areas)
Located in the United States for the duration of the engagement
English proficiency
An updated CV or resume and a current unofficial or official transcript in English (PDFs preferred)
Anticipated graduation dates (in MM/YY) and any proficiency in coding languages are listed on the resume
Preferred
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 to 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
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 (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
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
Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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