About the role#
Research Interns at Google work on projects that shape technology used by millions. You will join a team to develop and execute a research agenda, contributing to innovative work alongside peers, managers, and partner teams. This is a full-time, 12-week paid internship focused on discovery and invention at scale.
What you'll do#
- Work closely with engineers to design architectures and build systems.
- Create experiments and prototype new implementations.
- Address technical challenges in areas including artificial intelligence, machine perception, data mining, machine learning, natural language understanding, privacy, computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and data management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program in Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, Natural Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Experience in a computer science field such as Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Algorithmic Foundations of Optimization, Quantum Information Science, Data Science, or Software Engineering.
- Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language like Python, Java, JavaScript, or C/C++.
- Experience as a researcher, including work in labs, internships, or full-time roles.
- A track record of contributing to research communities, such as publishing papers in major journals or conferences.
- English proficiency.
- Status as a student in your penultimate academic year or a plan to return to your degree program following the internship.
Location & details#
This is an on-site, full-time internship for Summer 2027. You must be located in the United States for the duration of the program. You may share your preferred working location from the following sites: Mountain View, Atlanta, Austin, Boulder, Cambridge, Bellevue, Chicago, Irvine, Kirkland, Madison, New York, Palo Alto, Portland, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Durham, Redmond, Redwood City, San Diego, Goleta, San Bruno, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Sunnyvale, or Washington D.C.
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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