About the role#
Data drives decision-making at Google. As a Research Intern, you will work across the organization to shape business and technical strategies by analyzing large, complex data sets. You will use statistical methods to identify opportunities that help us operate more efficiently, ranging from advertising efficacy to network infrastructure optimization and user behavior studies. You will work alongside engineers, product managers, and marketing teams to turn your findings into concrete actions.
What you'll do#
- Solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems and apply advanced analytical methods.
- Conduct data gathering, requirements specification, and processing.
- Build and prototype analysis pipelines to provide insights at scale.
- Develop a deep understanding of Google data structures and metrics.
- Work with engineers to design and assess product improvements.
- Make business recommendations through effective presentations of your findings.
- Research and develop new analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a PhD in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or Economics.
- Experience with statistical methods like linear models, multivariate analysis, or stochastic processes.
- Proficiency in R or Python and experience with scripting or statistical software.
- Ability to draw conclusions from data and recommend actionable steps.
- Interest in learning new techniques and taking initiative on projects.
- English proficiency for global collaboration.
- Availability to work full time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027.
- Status as a student in your penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after the internship.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027.
- Available locations include Mountain View, Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, Boulder, Bellevue, Cambridge, Chicago, Irvine, Kirkland, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Portland, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Durham, Reston, Redmond, Redwood City, San Diego, Goleta, San Bruno, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and Washington D.C.
- You must be located in the United States for the duration of the program.
About Google
Google develops software and hardware products for global users. The company focuses on areas including search, online video, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. It maintains a large workforce with over 300,000 employees. Operations span multiple international locations with its headquarters based in Mountain View, California.
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