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2026 PhD Software Engineer Intern (Programming Systems Group), United States
Sunnyvale, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$67/hr - $67/hr
Start in 2026Uber is seeking a PhD Software Engineer Intern to join their Programming Systems Group for a 12-week research internship. The intern will lead a research project, develop innovative tools, and publish findings while collaborating with engineers and leaders in the field.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead Novel Research: Drive an ambitious, end-to-end research project under the supervision of an experienced mentor
Innovate at Scale: Develop static analyses, compiler optimizations, or AI-driven tools that improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity for thousands of developers
Publish & Share: Publish your work at top-tier conferences and contribute to our open-source ecosystem
Collaborate: Work closely with engineers and leaders to validate your research against real-world production data
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Candidates must have at least one semester/quarter of their education left following the internship
Preferred
Prior experience with compiler optimization, static or dynamic analysis, distributed systems, performance analysis tools, and GenAI
Solid understanding of modern program analysis techniques
Excellent coding skills and software design skills
Actively submitting papers to top conferences and journals
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business partners
Experience in simplifying/converting business challenges into technical problems
Research mentality with a bias towards action to structure a project from idea to experimentation to prototype to implementation
Experience presenting at top-tier conferences
Benefits
Various benefits
Company
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